Fonterra's electronic auction in October led to a price increase for dairy products, with the Global Dairy Trade reporting a 1.2% rise, led by a three point increase in whole milk powder. The article also discusses Argentina's potential expulsion from the International Milk Federation (FIL) due to unpaid fees and debt, with the FIL's tougher approach and a call for Argentina's return to compliance. The article highlights the privileges of belonging to such organizations and urges Argentina's dairy industry to align criteria with other powers and markets to avoid being left out of the international dairy conversation.