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About EDA

The European Dairy Association (EDA) is the acknowledged voice of the European milk processing industry. It provides a European forum for high-level debates on the future of the European “lactosphère” and for in-depth analysis of today’s dairy-related topics on the European agenda.

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Highlights

EDA Dairy Policy Conference 2026 arrow_forward 30/03/2026 The Americas: Unlocking Opportunities for Europe’s Wine and Dairy Sectors High-level debate in the European Parliament arrow_forward 09/12/2025 EDA Annual Convention 2025 arrow_forward 27/11/2025 EDA meets EU Commissioner Christophe Hansen arrow_forward 07/05/2025 EDA, the voice of the European milk and dairy processing industry in Brussels has elected Albert de Groot, CEO Vreugdenhil, as its new president. arrow_forward 31/03/2025 The European dairy industry's commitment to climate neutrality arrow_forward 17/01/2025 European and Ukrainian Dairy Industries sign MoU arrow_forward 30/08/2024 EU Commission President von der Leyen's Foreword arrow_forward 11/04/2024

Dairy Data

The dairy sector is a cornerstone of Europe’s agricultural landscape, playing a vital role in both the economy and rural development. It supports millions of jobs across the continent, from farmers and processors to distributors and retailers.

direct jobs on milk processing sites

production sites

estimated direct & indirect jobs

of the top 20 dairy companies are European

Contribution of Europe’s trade balance

Partnering with 530.000 dairy farmers

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The story of Dairy in Europe
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EDA Dairy Flash 5 – 2026
Latest in - Dairy Flash 26 Mar 2026

EDA Dairy Flash 5 – 2026

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EDA Annual Report 2025/2026
Latest in - Annual Report 26 Mar 2026

EDA Annual Report 2025/2026

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Latest in - Press Release 24 Mar 2026

EDA welcomes the EU-AU Free Trade Agreement

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