MD_DA810

     Cheese - Northeastern U.S.

     Report 3 - Released on January 20, 2021

     Milk is widely available in the Northeast for Class III operations. Cheese makers’ intakes
     are near or at capacity. Mozzarella and provolone cheese production is strong in the region.
     Manufacturers’ inventory levels are steadily increasing. There are reports cheese orders are
     picking up. Retail cheese sales are moderate. Several retailers are receiving a steady
     amount of supplies each week. The foodservice sector continues to bear a softer tone.
     Numerous restaurants continue to work through shifting operating options. Cheese spot prices
     are currently mixed. On the CME Group, cheddar block and barrel prices have shifted slightly
     downwards. Cheese markets are unsettled.

     In the Northeast, the wholesale cheese prices for both cheddar and Muenster increased
     $0.1325. In addition, the process cheese price is up $0.0100. The Grade A Swiss price is
     steady this week.

     WHOLESALE SELLING PRICES: DELIVERED
     DOLLARS PER POUND(MIXED LOTS (1000-5000 POUNDS))

     Cheddar 40 pound Block              2.3650-2.6525
     Muenster                            2.3525-2.7025
     Process American 5 pound Sliced     1.7050-2.1850
     Swiss 10-14 pound Cuts              3.8725-4.1950


     Information for the period January 18 - 22, 2021, issued weekly

     Secondary Sourced Information:

     This week, a cooperative export assistance program accepted requests for export assistance
     to sell 608,476 pounds (276 metric tons) of cheese and 74,957 pounds (34 metric tons) of
     cream cheese.
     Published by:
     Dairy Market News - Madison, WI
     JESSICA MUELLER, 608-422-8589
     Email: jessica.mueller@usda.gov

     Additional Dairy Market News Information:
     Dairy Market News (DMN) by Phone: (608)422-8602
     DMN Website: https://www.ams.usda.gov/market-news/dairy
     DMN MARS (My Market News): https://mymarketnews.ams.usda.gov