The European Commission has reported a slight decrease in raw milk collection in the EU, with a total of 74.02 million tonnes collected, marking a 0.7% decrease from the first half of 2021. This decrease was prominent in Germany, France, and the Netherlands, with France experiencing a 1.4% drop. Conversely, countries like Denmark, Latvia, and Estonia saw slight increases in milk deliveries. This reduced supply has led to a surge in dairy product prices, with butter and milk powder prices hitting record highs in Germany. However, cheese production decreased by only 1.0%, while cream production increased by 1.7%.