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All milk utilization must be declared as per their final end-use. The Harmonized Milk Classification System (HMCS) defines under which class milk components used in the manufacture of a finished dairy product must be declared to comply with this policy. This classification is to be used by Provincial Marketing Boards and/or Provincial Regulatory Agencies to bill milk components.

This section features two important publications that provide valuable archived information about the dairy/food industry.

History of Special Milk Class Prices

Ingredients Mag Express is a
monthly publication that includes
program updates, important notices,
and milk price announcements for
Classes 5(a), (b). and (c)

The Expert's Forum is an on-line magazine that features articles contributed by members of the dairy ingredients community.

It covers issues affecting the dairy ingredient industry from those who know it well.

From this page you can view the latest edition, or choose from a drop-down menu to view archived issues.

The price dairy farmers receive for the milk they produce is set in the 10 Canadian provinces. This price varies and depends on how the milk will be used. For example, milk sold to make cheese has a different price than milk sold to make butter.

Milk includes three components, and each has its own price. These three components are: