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USDA's Dairy Market News

Pizza promotions spur mozzarella demand; whey powder markets are firm this week

Nonfat dry milk markets are firm but milk production varies depending on the region

September 28, 2012

Demand for mozzarella is good as new pizza promotions are surfacing. Cheddar sales are also good as processors are looking to secure additional product

World dairy markets

Rabobank analysts see scarcity and fewer exports from the 'Big 7'

Low milk prices, extreme feed costs and bad weather are expected to slow production growth in export regions to a trickle.

September 27, 2012

Rabobank forecasts a reduction in the exportable surplus available from what it calls the “Big Seven” export regions (the EU, U.S., Australia, New Zealand, Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay) in the closing months of 2012 and first half of 2013. That would be the first such reductions in more than four years.

USDA's Dairy Market News

Milk supplies are tight in the East; cheese markets are up & down; NFDM prices are firm

Strong Class I demand in the East has reduced manufacturing milk supplies. The cheese market has had ups and downs, but remained generally steady over the past six weeks.

September 14, 2012

Strong Class I demand in the East has reduced manufacturing milk supplies. Along with reduced milk production levels this has increased demand for milk and components from other parts of the country. Florida milk production is nearing seasonal lows and imports totaled 96 loads this week.

USDA weekly prices

USDA reports uncertainty in cheese markets, milk plants on 'heavy' schedules

June 8, 2012

In this week's Dairy Market News, the USDA reports cheese market price gyrations are creating more uncertainty, a tightening of milk supplies in the East, and firming butter prices. Foodservice orders are at good levels as restaurants prepare for the summer vacation season.

USDA weekly prices

Butter is firming, cheese production is heavy this week, says USDA

May 25, 2012

Butter pricing is firming this week, cheese production nationally remains heavy, Northeast milk production is widely believed to have reached a plateau, and California milk output is mostly steady and remains at or near the seasonal peak, reports the USDA this week.

Sales sour for cultured dairy foods

Dairy processors make gains on average prices, but unit sales of yogurt, cottage cheese and sour cream all fall in the latest 52 weeks.

May 14, 2012

While unit sales decreased 3% in the yogurt category, dollar sales were up almost 9% to $4.7 billion and the average price per unit increased 13 cents, for the 52 weeks ended March 18. According to Chicago-based SymphonyIRI Group, No. 3 Agro Farma Inc., New Berlin, N.Y., the maker of Chobani Greek yogurt, posted the largest gains. Dollar sales were up 128% to $704 million and unit sales rose 132%.

Cheese Sales Rise 7%, No Matter How You Slice It

Sales in the natural cheese category were up 7% last year, with shredded cheese outpacing the industry. But overall, unit sales were weak.

April 10, 2012

For the 52 weeks ended Jan. 22, the natural cheese category saw increases in dollar sales (7%), unit sales (0.6%) and an average price increase of 20 cents according to Chicago-based SymphonyIRI Group.

Ice Cream Sales Show No Sign Of Cooling Off

January 13, 2012

Ice cream/sherbet sales had not shown signs of cooling off as of late fall 2011. Although unit sales for the category were down slightly (4.29%), dollar sales increased 3.54% to almost $4.5 billion in the 52 weeks ended Oct. 30, 2011. The average price increased 26 cents during the period. The category includes three segments: frozen yogurt, ice cream and sherbet/sorbet/ices. Private-label brands led all three segments in dollar sales and units.

The Cultured Craze

Marina Mayer

November 11, 2011

Several cultured product makers are stepping outside of their comfort zone to provide a crowd of innovative new offerings that come equipped with zesty flavors and intricate packaging concepts.

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