MD_DA128                                                         
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MD DA128 Cheddar Cheese - Oceania                                

MADISON, WI.  March 19, 2015 (REPORT 11)                         

OCEANIA                                                          
INFORMATION GATHERED  03/09/2015 - 03/20/2015                    
U.S. DOLLARS PER METRIC TON, FOB PORT                            

CHEDDAR CHEESE:  The cheddar market moved marginally lower in response to 
increased global competition, especially from Europe.  Supplies are 
readily available for export; however some Australian manufacturers are 
focusing on their domestic markets.  Buyers in the current market are in 
a position to shop for the best deals.  Demand remains fairly active with 
Japan, Korea and China looking to add to existing orders.  Cheddar 
production is tapering off as milk production seasonally declines.

39% MAXIMUM MOISTURE:                    3,300 - 3,800           

0930C rick.whipp@ams.usda.gov 608.278.4151
USDA/AMS/Dairy Market News, Madison, Wisconsin
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