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MD DA840 Cheese - West                                           

MADISON, WI.  September 30, 2015 (REPORT 39)                     

WEST CHEESE                                                      

Western cheese makers report milk supplies are sufficient for cheese production. Some 
manufacturers are filling production schedules with non-cheddar type cheeses. The 
pizza demand pull for mozzarella cheese is good. Cheese production is steady and 
trying to keep pace with consumer demand. Branded natural cheeses continue to perform 
well in the marketplace. Industry contacts note American style cheese stocks are a 
little heavy. The DMN National Retail Report - Dairy for the week of September 25 - 
October 1 shows the U.S. weighted average advertised retail price for an 8 ounce pack 
of natural shredded cheese is $2.45, up $.07 from last week but down $.07 from a year 
ago. Packs averaged $2.44 in the Southwest and $2.65 in the Northwest. For 8 ounce 
blocks, the U.S. price is $2.39, up $.10 from last week but down $.12 from a year 
ago. Blocks in the Southwest averaged $2.48, and in the Northwest, $2.76. In the 
West, wholesale prices are down $.0350 for process, and down $.0675 for cheddar 
block, cuts, and Monterey jack. Prices are unchanged for Swiss cuts. This week, a 
cooperative export assistance program accepted requests for 2.092 million 
pounds cheese. In CME Group trading Wednesday, barrels closed at $1.5625, up $.1025 
from last Wednesday and blocks closed at $1.6700, up $.0800. 

                                                                 
WHOLESALE SELLING PRICES:  DELIVERED, DOLLARS PER POUND          
(1000 - 5000 POUNDS MIXED LOTS)                                  
                                                                 
Process 5# Loaf                              : 1.6325-1.8900     
Cheddar 40# Block                            : 1.7100-2.1550     
Cheddar 10# Cuts                             : 1.8900-2.1100     
Monterey Jack 10#                            : 1.9000-2.0600     
Grade A Swiss Cuts 6 - 9#                    : 2.8900-3.3200     

1530CT Mike.Bandli@ams.usda.gov 608.557.7010
USDA/AMS/Dairy Market News, Madison, Wisconsin 
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