Dairy Industry Association

What Dairy Industry Association does

The MIV Milchindustrie-Verband e.V. is the trade association of the German dairy industry, founded in 1912 and headquartered at Jägerstraße 51 in Berlin, with additional offices in Brussels (since 1996) and Beijing (since 2014). It is a registered non-profit association (eingetragener Verein) and a registered lobbyist under Germany's Lobbyregistergesetz. The association represents approximately 80 member companies — comprising privately owned, cooperative, and multinational dairy processors — that together account for over 90% of German milk processing, approximately 95% of German milk deliveries (~30 million tons), and around 90% of German dairy export volume. Named members include DMK Deutsches Milchkontor, Arla Foods Deutschland, Hochland, Danone, Nestlé Deutschland, Molkerei Alois Müller, FrieslandCampina Germany, and Lactalis Gruppe.

The MIV's core offerings are services rather than products: lobbying and political representation at national, EU, and international levels; market data and publications (monthly MIV Marktbericht, monthly Milch-Politikreport, Statistical Yearbook dating to 1991, Milkipedia online encyclopedia); industry events (annual Berliner Milchforum, annual Brussels Milchgipfel, expert conferences, workshops, parliamentary evenings); advisory support on regulatory, legal, scientific, and sustainability matters; and member-only access to restricted market data and working groups. The association also runs annual awards including the Milch-Wissenschaftlicher Innovationspreis (€10,000 research prize) and the Ausbildungsbetrieb der Milchwirtschaft (training company of the year).

The business model is membership-based and recurring: revenue is generated through subscription-style membership dues from approximately 80 dairy processing companies, augmented by publication, event, and training-related income. The MIV is governed by a Vorstand (board) chaired by Detlef Latka (Hochwald Foods) and managed by CEO Dr. Björn Börgermann, with Jennifer Bender joining as Managing Director in January 2026. The association maintains a dense network of partnerships with national bodies (VDM, GML, ZMB, EXU, ZDM, BUMO, DRV, DBV), European organizations (EDA, Eucolait, FoodDrinkEurope), and international bodies (IDF, GDP, DSF), giving its members multi-jurisdictional representation across the dairy value chain.

Name

Dairy Industry Association

Legal name

Milchindustrie-Verband e.V.

Website

https://milchindustrie.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1912

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MIV Milchindustrie-Verband e.V. is the German dairy industry trade association, founded in 1912, representing approximately 80 member companies that account for over 90% of German milk processing through lobbying, market data, publications, and industry events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industry Trade Association Services

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Sustainability & ESG / Carbon & Conservation Program Advisory (AFACAJAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Dairy Herd Health & Reproduction Services (non-veterinary) (AFAEACAE)

Keywords

• Dairy industry association
• Trade association services
• Dairy market data
• Industry advocacy
• Policy representation

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership dues and services: The association generates revenue through membership fees from approximately 80 member companies, which include privately owned, cooperative, and multinational dairy processing companies. Services include interest representation, information and analysis, advisory support, and networking.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

The MIV is a German dairy industry trade association that represents approximately 80 dairy processing member companies covering over 90% of German milk processing. Its core services include interest representation toward policymakers and regulators at national, EU, and international levels, advisory support on legal, quality, sustainability, and trade matters, market data and statistical publications, networking through conferences and working groups, and coordination of industry positions on agricultural, environmental, and food policy.

Product overview

The Milchindustrie-Verband e.V. (MIV) is a German dairy industry trade association, not a technology product company. The organization provides industry representation services, market data publications, networking opportunities, and advocacy for approximately 80 dairy processing member companies. Their offerings include publications (milkipedia, statistical reports, market data), annual conferences (Berliner Milchforum, Milchgipfel), and industry awards (Milch-Wissenschaftlicher Innovationspreis, Ausbildungsbetrieb des Jahres).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Berliner Milchforum Annual flagship conference of the German dairy industry, serving as the central annual meeting point for member companies, policymakers, and industry stakeholders.
• Milchgipfel (Milk Summit) Annual summit held in Brussels bringing together German dairy industry representatives, policymakers, and EU stakeholders for high-level policy dialogue.
• MIV Marktbericht (Market Report) Monthly market report published by MIV focusing on milk delivery, raw material supply, and market developments for the German dairy industry.
• Milch-Politikreport (Milk Policy Report) Monthly policy report published and distributed to MIV members and stakeholders covering political, regulatory, and legislative developments relevant to the German dairy industry.
• Statistical Yearbook / Milchwirtschaft auf einen Blick Comprehensive statistical report covering German dairy industry data from 1991-2025, including production, processing, consumption, and trade figures.
• Milkipedia Online encyclopedia/lexicon providing comprehensive information about milk and dairy products for members, media, and the general public.
• Milch-Wissenschaftlicher Innovationspreis (Milk Scientific Innovation Prize) Annual prize of 10,000 EUR awarded by MIV to recognize outstanding contributions to dairy science and research; awarded to university researchers including Prof. Dr. Reinhard Kohlus (2025) and Prof. Dr. Michael W. Pfaffl (2019).
• Ausbildungsbetrieb der Milchwirtschaft (Training Company of the Year) Annual award jointly given by MIV and ZDM recognizing outstanding training and apprenticeship programs in the German dairy industry; awarded to GOLDSTEIG Käsereien Bayerwald GmbH in 2025.
• MIV Membership Services and Advisory Core membership offering providing dairy processing companies with interest representation, regulatory advocacy, advisory support on legal/quality/trade matters, and participation in working and product groups; covers approximately 80 member companies representing over 90% of German milk processing.
• Mediathek Publications and Downloads Online media library providing MIV members and stakeholders with downloadable publications, videos, statistical reports, and other industry resources.

Quantifiable outcome

• Covers approximately 95% of German milk deliveries (30 million tons)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• VDM - Verband der Deutschen Milchwirtschaft e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint discussion platform for the German dairy industry; liaison between dairy associations, farmers' association and administrations; coordinates and aligns dairy topics at national and international level; represents interests in IDF
• ZMB - Zentrale Milchmarkt Berichterstattung GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublication of price data and information on milk supply, dairy product production, foreign trade and consumption in Germany, Europe and relevant third countries; collects and disseminates market information for the dairy industry
• EXU - Export-Union für Milchprodukte e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvisory and information services for traders and manufacturers of dairy products on all foreign trade matters (customs, trade agreements, EU regulations, refunds, processing trade, hygiene regulations); operates as foreign trade department of MIV
• ZDM - Zentralverband Deutscher Milchwirtschaftler e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization for all specialists working in the dairy industry of all business forms and sizes, supplier industry and related authorities; represents members' interests; social partner for training and continuing education
• BUMO - Bundesverband Molkereiprodukte e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEconomic interest representation for wholesale, foreign trade and importing companies of dairy products; information on legislation, jurisprudence and economic matters; advisory on product declaration, hygiene, transport, logistics, quality assurance
• DRV - Deutscher Raiffeisenverband e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPeak association of Raiffeisen cooperatives engaged in agricultural trade; interest representation, economic and environmental policy advice, training and continuing education, joint public relations
• DBV - Deutscher Bauernverband e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPeak association of German agriculture; professional representation of people working in agriculture and forestry; interest representation for members, rural development, equal living conditions
• EDA - European Dairy AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUmbrella organization of European dairy industry; liaison between dairy associations of member states and organizations in the agricultural sector at European level; advisory and information exchange forum
• IDF - International Dairy FederationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUmbrella organization of international dairy industry with 41 member countries; liaison between dairy associations and international agricultural organizations; advisory and information exchange; worldwide improvement of dairy image, trade, production and consumption
• Eucolait - European Association of Dairy TradecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean interest representation for wholesale trade, importers and exporters of dairy products; advisory and information on dairy topics (legislation, jurisprudence) at European level; central exchange forum for members
• GDP - Global Dairy PlatformcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational dairy industry association; global platform for dairy industry collaboration and information exchange
• FoodDrinkEuropeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean food and drink industry association representing interests at EU level
• DSF - Dairy Sustainability FrameworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFramework for sustainability initiatives in the dairy industry at international level
• GML - Gemeinschaft der Milchwirtschaftlichen Landesvereinigungen e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommon organization at federal level of state dairy associations and regional working groups; coordination and mutual information exchange
• BPM - Bundesverband der Privaten Milchwirtschaft e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoordination of association interests between MIV and Verband der Bayerischen Privaten Milchwirtschaft; advisory services
• VBPM - Verband der Bayerischen Privaten Milchwirtschaft e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional association representing private dairies and other private dairy companies in Bavaria; interest representation, advisory, exchange of economic, technical and legal information
• IPMB - Interessengemeinschaft privater Milchverarbeiter Bayerns e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterest group of private dairy processors in Bavaria
• Lebensmittelverband Deutschland e.V. (formerly BLL)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPeak association of German food industry; bundles and represents interests of food industry stakeholders along the entire food chain
• SMM - Schutzgemeinschaft für Milch- und Milcherzeugnisse e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProtection association for milk and dairy products

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Dairy Australia: Australian dairy industry service body funded by farmer levies, providing R&D, marketing, and policy advocacy. Comparable in industry-representation mandate but with a different funding model (levies vs. dues) and regional focus.
• NMPF (National Milk Producers Federation): US national trade organization representing dairy cooperatives and producers. Comparable structure and mission to MIV but focused on the US market and primarily representing farmer-owned cooperatives rather than processors.
• IDFA (International Dairy Foods Association): US trade association representing dairy processors, manufacturers, and marketers. Highly comparable in mandate to MIV (processor-focused representation) but operating in the US regulatory environment.

Direct peers

• NZO (Nederlandse Zuivel Organisatie): Dutch dairy industry association representing Dutch dairy companies and promoting collective industry interests. Closely comparable to MIV in structure, scope (advocacy + market data), and membership-based governance covering national dairy processors.
• Dairy UK: UK trade association for dairy processors and manufacturers, providing advocacy, technical services, and sustainability programs. Comparable to MIV as a national membership body representing processors on policy and regulatory matters.
• CNIEL (Centre National Interprofessionnel de l'Économie Laitière): The French national interprofessional dairy organization representing the entire French dairy value chain from farmers to processors. Directly comparable to MIV as a membership-based national industry association with advocacy, market data, and export-promotion mandates.
• Assolatte (Associazione Italiana Industriali Lattiero Caseari): Italian dairy industry association representing Italian dairy processing companies. Directly comparable to MIV as a national trade body for dairy processors focused on policy advocacy, market information, and international trade representation.
• Mejeriforeningen (Danish Dairy Board): Danish dairy industry association representing Danish dairy companies including multinationals like Arla. Directly comparable to MIV in function, particularly given Arla's membership in both organizations.

Broad incumbents

• IDF (International Dairy Federation): Global umbrella organization of the dairy sector covering 41 member countries. MIV is an active member. Comparable as a peer in providing standards, science, and international advocacy, but at global rather than national scope.
• EDA (European Dairy Association): Pan-European umbrella organization of which MIV is itself a member. Operates at EU level and provides a higher-tier layer of dairy industry advocacy, with overlapping mandate but broader geographic scope than MIV's Germany focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/milchindustrie
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/milchindustrie

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

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