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Cheese Producers News Midwestern Cheese Market News

Published: 09-20-2023

Cheese Producers News Midwestern Cheese Market Trends as of 2023-09-20

2020 has been unprecedented in many ways and the dairy industry has seen it all. Cheese sales have been fluctuating between different plants and the market is under pressure due to a recent dip. Midwestern cheesemakers have been offering prices for milk t.. Read More

Cheese Producers News Northeastern US Cheese Market News

Published: 09-20-2023

Cheese Producers News Northeastern U.S. Cheese Market Trends as of 2023-09-20

Strong milk volumes continue to drive Class I operations, and retailers have seen steady demand for cheese products. Cheeses such as cheddar and mozzarella are in high demand due to persistent foodservice orders. Recent reports estimate that 6-8-ounce pac.. Read More

Cheese Producers News Foreign Cheese Market News

Published: 09-20-2023

Cheese Producers News Foreign Cheese Market Trends as of 2023-09-20

European countries are experiencing mixed milk production as favorable weather conditions in some parts of the region increases cow comfort and milk output, leading to strong cheese production. Reports indicate retail demand for cheese is high in Europe, .. Read More

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Published: 09-15-2023

Cheese Market News - Cheese Market as of 2023-09-15

The cheese market is an ever-important commodity for consumers around the world. This week, shifts in milk volumes and additional labor issues in the Northeast are making their mark – here’s the report for the week of 2023-09-15. .. Read More

Cheese Producers News Northeastern US Cheese Market News

Published: 09-13-2023

Cheese Producers News Northeastern U.S. Cheese Market Trends as of 2023-09-13

The cheese produce industry has seen many dramatic changes in the last couple of weeks. Despite a late summer heat wave affecting milk volumes in the Northeast U.S., cheese plant managers report that cheddar production remains strong and mozzarella and pr.. Read More

Cheese Producers News Foreign Cheese Market News

Published: 09-13-2023

Cheese Producers News Foreign Cheese Market Trends as of 2023-09-13

Cheesemakers are working hard to keep up with an ever-growing demand, as milk output declines in some parts of Europe. Meanwhile, retail advertisements show an increase in demand from grocery store customers, while food service sales remain mixed. Export .. Read More

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Published: 09-08-2023

Cheese Market News - Cheese Market as of 2023-09-08

The cheese market is evolving as producers in the Northeastern, Western, and Midwestern regions of the US are struggling to meet the demand of customers. Class I dairy operations have been pulling on milk supplies, leading to an overall shortage of cheese.. Read More

Cheese Producers News Northeastern US Cheese Market News

Published: 09-06-2023

Cheese Producers News Northeastern U.S. Cheese Market Trends as of 2023-09-06

As school districts across the Northeastern U.S. prepare for the first day of the semester, Class III manufacturing is surging due to increased milk volumes. The demand for American-type cheeses such as cheddar is especially high, along with process Ameri.. Read More

Cheese Producers News Midwestern Cheese Market News

Published: 09-06-2023

Cheese Producers News Midwestern Cheese Market Trends as of 2023-09-06

The cheese market has changed course this summer, largely due to tightening milk availability for cheese production. Many milk handlers have reportedly gone silent regarding offers and spot loads have been changing for higher costs. This has cheesemakers .. Read More

Cheese Producers News Foreign Cheese Market News

Published: 09-06-2023

Cheese Producers News Foreign Cheese Market Trends as of 2023-09-06

As Europe continues to see a decline in milk production, retail demand for cheese is still strong but inflation is pushing retailers to focus their marketing efforts on smaller packaging. Despite tightening milk availability, the demand for cheese is outs.. Read More

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Published: 09-01-2023

Cheese Market News - Cheese Market as of 2023-09-01

Cheesemakers around the United States are feeling the effects of climate change, with milk availability dwindling in the Upper Midwest and some milk volumes diverted for bottling in the Northeast. Meanwhile, milk output is softening in the West while chee.. Read More

Cheese Producers News Foreign Cheese Market News

Published: 08-30-2023

Cheese Producers News Foreign Cheese Market Trends as of 2023-08-30

The cheese industry across Europe is facing a number of challenges which are impacting cheese makers’ production schedules. While demand from purchasers in southern European vacation destinations remains strong, food service cheese sales have been hampe.. Read More

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Published: 08-25-2023

Cheese Market News - Cheese Market as of 2023-08-25

The summer of 2023 brought stability to the cheese market in the Northeast, Midwest, and West. As temperatures start to cool, the cheese market is looking just as healthy. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture and CME (Chicago Mercantile Exchang.. Read More

Cheese Producers News Midwestern Cheese Market News

Published: 08-23-2023

Cheese Producers News Midwestern Cheese Market Trends as of 2023-08-23

Cheese producers report that demand remains stable and orders average during mid-August through late August. Holiday gift package season preparation has begun for many, and spot milk prices sit similarly to previous weeks. Plant contacts report balanced i.. Read More

Cheese Producers News Foreign Cheese Market News

Published: 08-23-2023

Cheese Producers News Foreign Cheese Market Trends as of 2023-08-23

The cheese market continues to stay strong in Europe, with milk production decreasing and demand for cheese increasing across retail and food service markets. Cheese makers report tight availability of milk but are meeting the higher levels of demand... Read More

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Published: 08-18-2023

Cheese Market News - Cheese Market as of 2023-08-18

The cheese market is in the midst of a roller coaster ride as milk and cheese producers nationwide are adjusting to changing conditions. In the East, Bottling orders for milk are picking up as students are returning to school from summer vacations, meanin.. Read More

Cheese Producers News Foreign Cheese Market News

Published: 08-16-2023

Cheese Producers News Foreign Cheese Market Trends as of 2023-08-16

Cheesemakers across the country are pushing to keep up with rising demand while facing potential slowed output due to extreme weather conditions. Reports are showing that retail demand varies regionally while food service sales remain strong. Exports of c.. Read More

Cheese Producers News Midwestern Cheese Market News

Published: 08-16-2023

Cheese Producers News Midwestern Cheese Market Trends as of 2023-08-16

The cheese market in the Midwestern United States is experiencing fluctuating milk availability and stability in demand. Cheese producers are finding that spot milk offers and trading opportunities are dwindling, while demand is steady and availability va.. Read More

Cheese Producers News Northeastern US Cheese Market News

Published: 08-16-2023

Cheese Producers News Northeastern U.S. Cheese Market Trends as of 2023-08-16

Cheese producers and retailers in the Northeastern U.S. have noticed a positive trend in recent weeks. Cooler temperatures have led to increased milk volumes and bottling orders, so cheese plant managers now have enough supplies to produce cheese. Althoug.. Read More

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Published: 08-11-2023

Cheese Market News - Cheese Market as of 2023-08-11

Class III spot milk prices in the Midwest market made a strong rebound, reaching up to $2 over Class during week 32. This marks the first week of the year without any prices below Class reported - a sign of seasonal milk tightness across the regions. West.. Read More

Cheese Producers News Foreign Cheese Market News

Published: 08-09-2023

Cheese Producers News Foreign Cheese Market Trends as of 2023-08-09

Cheese producers in the European Union are seeing a robust demand across the continent. As southern Europe is hit with strong and persistent heatwaves, customers are looking to Central and Northern European producers to meet the demand for cheese. Supplie.. Read More

Cheese Producers News Northeastern US Cheese Market News

Published: 08-02-2023

Cheese Producers News Northeastern U.S. Cheese Market Trends as of 2023-08-02

Farm level milk outputs continue to decline in the Northeast, causing cheese plant managers to report that production has slowed as milk volumes are down. That said, inventories remain comfortable for the time being – with cheddar in higher demand than .. Read More

Cheese Producers News Foreign Cheese Market News

Published: 08-02-2023

Cheese Producers News Foreign Cheese Market Trends as of 2023-08-02

Europe is experiencing record-setting high temperatures that are adversely impacting milk production and cheese production. Retail demand for cheese remains strong, but food service demand is mixed as hot temperatures hurt business in vacation destination.. Read More

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Published: 07-28-2023

Cheese Market News - Cheese Market as of 2023-07-28

Cheesemakers in the Northeastern region of the United States have reported that production has plateaued due to a decline in milk output. The Midwest, however, is enjoying a robust cheese production schedule - although reports of downtime in some active p.. Read More

Cheese Producers News Northeastern US Cheese Market News

Published: 07-26-2023

Cheese Producers News Northeastern U.S. Cheese Market Trends as of 2023-07-26

Cheese consumption is on the rise, and markets in the Northeastern U.S. are no exception. This week, CME reported that prices of cheese blocks on industry cash exchanges closed at $1.5850 last Wednesday and jumped to $1.8625 as of report publishing time t.. Read More

Cheese Producers News Northeastern US Cheese Market News

Published: 07-19-2023

Cheese Producers News Northeastern U.S. Cheese Market Trends as of 2023-07-19

The cheese producers in the Northeastern U.S. region have experienced considerable disruptions from the hot, humid weather and flooding in areas of New York, Vermont, and New Hampshire. As a result, milk production has been affected and the storage space .. Read More

Cheese Producers News Foreign Cheese Market News

Published: 07-19-2023

Cheese Producers News Foreign Cheese Market Trends as of 2023-07-19

European milk output is declining due to the hot July weather, causing major trouble for cheese producers. With tightening milk availability already significantly impacting production levels and maintenance schedules, retail cheese demand is steady—thou.. Read More

Cheese Producers News Midwestern Cheese Market News

Published: 07-19-2023

Cheese Producers News Midwestern Cheese Market Trends as of 2023-07-19

The availability of milk continues to be a source of tension in the region, as Midwestern cheesemakers warily eye the fluctuating market. As always, it’s important to keep up with the news and developments in the cheese industry in order to stay ahead o.. Read More

Cheese Producers News Western Cheese Market News

Published: 07-19-2023

Cheese Producers News - Western U.S. Cheese Market as of 2023-07-19

As summer temperatures bring reduced milk production, cheese manufacturers in the West are noting robust demand for Class III milk. Despite the decrease in available dairy, cheese manufacturing remains active with most plants running steady production sch.. Read More

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Published: 07-14-2023

Cheese Market News - Cheese Market as of 2023-07-14

Cheesemakers in the Central region saw an increase in the spot milk range this week. Prices ranged from $11 under to flat, compared to the same week last year when they ranged from $3 to $1 under Class III. The news was also good for milk handlers and che.. Read More

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Published: 07-14-2023

Cheese Producers News Northeastern U.S. Cheese Market Trends as of 2023-07-14

Cheese producers in the Northeastern United States have seen increasing strength in their local market. This is due largely to spot milk range growing consistently throughout the region and prices reported from $11 under to flat Class III. Cheese demand h.. Read More

Cheese Producers News Foreign Cheese Market News

Published: 07-12-2023

Cheese Producers News Foreign Cheese Market Trends as of 2023-07-12

Cheese makers across Europe are feeling the effects of tightening milk supplies resulting in a tight cheese market with strong consumer demand. The trend of summer holidays has caused some inconsistency within the market as it remains active for food serv.. Read More

Cheese Producers News Northeastern US Cheese Market News

Published: 07-12-2023

Cheese Producers News Northeastern U.S. Cheese Market Trends as of 2023-07-12

Cheese producers in the Northeastern U.S. are reporting steady to lower milk volumes, with some members of the industry dealing with the impacts of localized rain and flooding. Production levels have been affected, but some cheese plant managers have been.. Read More

Cheese Producers News Midwestern Cheese Market News

Published: 07-12-2023

Cheese Producers News Midwestern Cheese Market Trends as of 2023-07-12

Midwestern cheesemakers are reporting a steady demand and customer orders continues to be ramped up. Despite the availability of milk supplies, cheesemakers are pushing their capacity limits to meet the needs of their clients. Similar notes can be observe.. Read More

Cheese Producers News Western Cheese Market News

Published: 07-12-2023

Cheese Producers News Western U.S. Cheese Market Trends as of 2023-07-12

With Q3 of 2023 already underway, demand for varietal cheese remains steady in food service channels while retail demand is moderate. Certain types of cheese have seen a lot of attention so far this year, including cottage cheese and cream cheese. On the .. Read More

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CME Cheese Market Weekly

CME Cheese Market Weekly Last Updated 09-25-2023

Current Week CME
Cheese Market Avg
2023-09-18 - 2023-09-22

Barrel :	$1.631	$-0.186
Block :	$1.822	$-0.079

Previous Week CME
Cheese Market Avg
2023-09-11 - 2023-09-15

Barrel :	$1.817	$-0.041
Block :	$1.901	$-0.049

CME Cheese Market Monthly

CME Cheese Market Monthly Last Updated 09-25-2023

Last Month CME
Cheese Market Avg
August 2023

Barrel :	$1.739	$0.198
Block :	$1.888	$0.267

Previous Month CME
Cheese Market Avg
July 2023

Barrel :	$1.54	$0.037
Block :	$1.621	$0.217