MD_DA128                                                         
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MD DA128 Cheddar Cheese - Oceania                                

MADISON, WI.  September 17, 2015 (REPORT 37)                     

OCEANIA                                                          
INFORMATION GATHERED  09/07/2015 - 09/18/2015                    
U.S. DOLLARS PER METRIC TON, FOB PORT                            

CHEDDAR CHEESE:                                                  

Prices for this reporting period for cheddar cheese are steady. 
Production is active in New Zealand at current pricing levels. 
Manufacturers in Australia feel that they are not competitive in the 
global market at current pricing levels. Most manufacturers report 
domestic sales are in check and ahead of last year. According to GTIS, 
Australian July exports dropped due to lower demand from Japan. 


                                                                 
39% MAXIMUM MOISTURE:                    2,800 - 3,200     
      

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