Nuno Teixeira (PPE), in writing. – (PT) The sectors producing and processing milk and milk products in the EU differ considerably from one Member State to another, and there are wide variations between the Member States in operators and types of operator. Supply concentration is low, resulting in an imbalance between producers and dairies in terms of supply chain bargaining power, which can lead to unfair trading practices. The rapporteur has therefore tabled proposals on contracts, on the bargaining power of producers, on inter-branch organisations and on transparency, in order to increase producers’ bargaining power.