MD_DA830                                                         
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MD DA830 Cheese - Midwest                                        

MADISON, WI.  February 1, 2017 (REPORT 5)                        

MIDWEST CHEESE:                                                  

After weeks of varying spot milk availability, reports from Midwestern cheese producers 
point to readily available milk this week. However, there is a decrease in the amount of 
milk volumes being offered compared to the past few weeks. Production continues to meet 
milk availability levels and remains fairly active, although some producers report slight 
cutbacks in order to perform routine maintenance at their plants. Cheese demand is 
varied. Some traditional style cheddar producers are seeing a solid demand in the food 
service and retail sectors, while pizza cheese contacts report slowing sales following 
the pre-Super Bowl ordering rush. The market undertone is uncertain as some Midwestern 
cheese contacts are taking a wait-and-see approach with regards to how the international 
trade situation unfolds. The DMN National Retail Report-Dairy shows that January 27-
February 2 Midwest ads for 8 ounce shred cheese have a weighted average advertised price 
of $2.07, 12 cents below the national average. Midwest prices range from $1.75-$2.50. One 
year ago, the national price was $2.34. For 8 ounce blocks, the Midwest average price is 
$2.08, 3 cents above the national average price. Midwest ads are priced from $1.75-$2.50. 
Last year, the national price was $2.20. Midwestern wholesale prices are unchanged for 
Swiss cuts, down $.1200 for process and down $.0525 for all other types. In CME Group 
trading Wednesday, barrels closed at $1.5775, up $.1175 from last Wednesday and blocks 
closed at $1.7500, up $.1100.
                                                                 
WISCONSIN WHOLESALE SELLING PRICES:  DELIVERED,                  
DOLLARS PER POUND (1000 - 5000 POUNDS MIXED LOTS)                
                                                                 
Process American 5# Loaf                   : 1.5575-1.9175       
Brick And/Or Muenster 5#                   : 2.0200-2.4450       
Cheddar 40# Block                          : 1.7475-2.1425       
Monterey Jack 10#                          : 1.9950-2.2000       
Blue 5#                                    : 2.2875-3.2750       
Mozzarella 5 - 6# (Low Moisture, Part Skim): 1.8200-2.7600       
Grade A Swiss Cuts 6 - 9#                  : 2.6125-2.7300       


     
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