Dear Readers,

Our company is constantly moving forward.

To some, it might feel like we're laying tracks as we go. To others, the speed is the logical consequence of a well-planned transformation process of a global player. This marathon requires a lot of stamina and steady breathing.  We're currently in a period of major change. Political and economic crises, volatile markets and a changing agricultural and trade landscape require adaptation and realignment. 

But in the face of these challenges, we've decided to come together more than ever as a cooperative, working hand-in-hand with Arla, another huge name in the dairy industry, to grow stronger together, to become the biggest dairy cooperative in Europe. We know this is a big step, but we're ready for it. But when it comes to the details, it is an obvious one: at their core, both cooperatives are designed to achieve the best possible milk price for their farmers. When we join forces, we'll have an amazing product portfolio that'll reach even more people in the future. This will make us more resilient, stabilise our earnings and increase our performance. 

These are great opportunities for our company and they all contribute to the goal of the 2030 Agenda. The merger will allow us to complete many of the tasks in our vision. We will enable the company to navigate new markets, drive technology and innovation in the dairy industry, and at the same time offer our farmers a safe and strong home. 

We have achieved so much as DMK over the last five years, and we are excited to share this journey with you once again. We are thrilled to share our vision and the exciting ways in which we operate as a company in key areas... constantly scrutinising everything we do to make sure we are keeping pace with the times. We are characterised by our ability to face change with the courage to continue to act innovatively, efficiently and with foresight. In this issue of Milchwelt, we delve into our long-standing partnership, which is always looking to optimise its global positioning – and with a renewed vigour for the future.

We promise to keep you in the loop, sharing information as soon as it becomes available. Committed to transparency, we'll make sure you have all the information you need at every stage. This includes the results of the meetings of representatives in June and the subsequent official approval process.

Keep on reading for updates on what is going on!
Ihr Oliver Bartelt, Kommunikationschef DMK Group