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MD DA840 Cheese - West                                           

MADISON, WI.  October 14, 2015 (REPORT 41)                       

WEST CHEESE                                                      

The seasonal decline of milk intakes has slowed cheese production slightly. However, 
cheese makers report sufficient supplies of milk for processing needs. Higher milk 
components have given a boost to cheese yields. Consumer demand for natural cheese 
varieties has remained strong. Mozzarella sales are good as pizza manufactures continue 
to meet the increases in seasonal demand. Market participants suggest cheese buyers are 
comfortable with current market prices. The DMN National Retail Report - Dairy for the 
week of October 9 - 15 shows the U.S. weighted average advertised retail price for an 8 
ounce pack of natural shredded cheese is $2.47, up $.07 from last week and up $.18 from a 
year ago. Packs averaged $2.81 in the Southwest and $2.65 in the Northwest. For 8 ounce 
blocks, the U.S. price is $2.37, down $.07 from last week and down $.02 from a year ago. 
Blocks in the Southwest averaged $2.88, and in the Northwest, $2.50. In the West, 
wholesale prices are up $.0750 for process, and up $.0575 for cheddar block, cuts, and 
Monterey jack. Prices for Swiss cuts are unchanged. In CME Group trading Wednesday, 
barrels closed at $1.6400, up $.0200 from last Wednesday and blocks closed at $1.6900, 
down $.0375. 

WHOLESALE SELLING PRICES:  DELIVERED, DOLLARS PER POUND          
(1000 - 5000 POUNDS MIXED LOTS)                                  
                                                                 
Process 5# Loaf                              : 1.7550-2.0125     
Cheddar 40# Block                            : 1.8350-2.2800     
Cheddar 10# Cuts                             : 2.0150-2.2350     
Monterey Jack 10#                            : 2.0250-2.1850     
Grade A Swiss Cuts 6 - 9#                    : 2.8450-3.2750     


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