Football playoffs increase cheese demand; milk processors face transportation issues
Cheese prices firmed again this week despite the increased production. Butter manufacturers cleared holiday cream supplies in most regions without too many problems.
Cheese prices firmed again this week despite the increased production. NFL football playoffs are expected to increase demand in the short term as fans gather for parties. In fluid milk, transportation issues were not uncommon as trucks were backed up and used for storage. Butter manufacturers cleared holiday cream supplies in most regions without too many problems. The first week of the New Year saw active production of dry products as processors managed higher inventories of milk.