MD_DA811                                                         
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MD DA811 Cheese - Foreign Type                                   

MADISON, WI.  November 24, 2015 (REPORT 47)                      

FOREIGN TYPE CHEESE                                              

Cheese pricing is declining for domestically produced varieties, 
reflective of changes in index pricing. Demand is seasonally active, 
accented by higher interest around Thanksgiving holiday buying patterns 
in the U.S. Retail and specialty shops are noting higher sales volumes 
moving. Internationally, returns for specialty cheese varieties remain 
favorable and cheese makers are active in producing for current and 
upcoming needs. The lower Euro continues to favor the importation of 
European cheese into the U.S.  

WHOLESALE SELLING PRICES: FOB DISTRIBUTORS DOCK                  
DOLLARS PER POUND (1000 - 5000 POUNDS, MIXED LOTS)               
                           :           NEW YORK                  
VARIETY                    :    IMPORTED     :    DOMESTIC       
                           :                 :                   
Blue                       :  2.6400-5.3800  :  2.1475-3.6350*   
Gorgonzola                 :  3.6900-5.8900  :  2.6550-3.3525*   
Parmesan (Italy)           :       -0-       :  3.5375-5.6275*   
Provolone (Italy)          :       -0-       :  2.1900-2.4425*   
Romano (Cows Milk)         :       -0-       :  3.3375-5.4875*   
Sardo Romano (Argentine)   :  2.8500-4.9300  :       -0-         
Reggianito (Argentine)     :  3.2900-4.9300  :       -0-         
Jarlsberg-(Brand)          :  2.9500-6.4500  :       -0-         
Swiss Cuts Switzerland     :       -0-       :  3.2975-3.6200    
Swiss Cuts Finnish         :  2.6700-2.9300  :       -0-         

* = Price change.                                                
1200C Butch.Speth@ams.usda.gov  608.557.7001
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