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     Cheese - Northeastern U.S.

     Report 3 - Released on January 15, 2020

     In the Northeast region, cheese production is active in many operations. Milk is ample in
     the area, and some cheese makers are receiving more than anticipated. In addition, milk
     production is picking up across the region. Mozzarella and provolone cheese processing is
     stable, and the demand is good in the foodservice and retail sectors. Cheddar cheese barrel
     and block markets are mixed, as prices for block and barrel cheddar cheese are dropping on
     various market exchanges. Market participants are not participating on the spot market, as
     some are working through Q1 contracts at this time. In the Northeast, the wholesale cheese
     prices for both cheddar and Muenster decreased $0.0325. In addition, the process cheese
     prices lowered $0.0700. The Grade A Swiss price is unchanged this week.

     NATIONAL RETAIL REPORT DAIRY – CHEESE SUMMARY
     Advertised Prices at Major Retail Supermarket Outlets ending during the period of
     01/10/2020 to 01/16/2020
     Cheese 8 oz. Blocks               Weighted Average Price
     National                 This Period     Last Week      Last Year
     Conventional                $2.29          $2.39          $1.91
     Organic                      n.a.          $3.99           n.a.

     Regional (Conventional)   Wtd. Ave.         Low            High
     Northeast                   $2.40          $1.77          $4.99
     Southeast                   $2.22          $1.67          $3.00

     Cheese 8 oz. Shred                 Weighted Average Price
     National                 This Period      Last Week      Last Year
     Conventional                $2.33          $2.41          $2.32
     Organic                     $3.59          $3.99          $2.49

     Regional (Conventional)    Wtd. Ave.        Low            High
     Northeast                   $2.18          $1.77          $3.00
     Southeast                   $2.28          $1.67          $3.00
     WHOLESALE SELLING PRICES: DELIVERED
     DOLLARS PER POUND(MIXED LOTS (1000-5000 POUNDS))

     Cheddar 40 pound Block              2.3150-2.6025
     Muenster                            2.3025-2.6525
     Process American 5 pound Sliced     1.7375-2.2175
     Swiss 10-14 pound Cuts              3.5375-3.8600


     Information for the period January 13 - 17, 2020, issued weekly

     Published by:
     Dairy Market News - Madison, WI
     JESSICA MUELLER, 608-422-8589
     Email: jessica.mueller@usda.gov

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