Industry News
Every post the Federation has filed under Industry News.
A good month for the export column
Cheese exports and farm margins both moved in members' favor this summer, even as block and barrel prices climbed. We look at what's actually driving the numbers.
Read postThe margin number that finally moved
The federal farm-milk margin over feed costs has now cleared the top coverage tier for five straight months, and members are finally letting themselves plan around it.
Read postA tariff line our exporting members are watching
A tariff schedule change on cheese moving into one of our largest export markets is set to step up next month, and members who sell across that border…
Read postThe trade-up at the counter
Specialty brands are gaining share at the cheese case again, and members tell us it isn't just a holiday-season blip this time. Here's what we're watching this summer.
Read postCheese headed out the door
Export volumes for domestic cheese have been climbing all year, and members who've never thought past their regional distributor are starting to ask what that actually means for…
Read postA firmer forecast on a flat supply
A federal supply report raised its cheese price forecast this week while holding milk production nearly flat, and Wisconsin's specialty output kept climbing right alongside it.
Read postWhat buyers mean by "something new"
Specialty cheese trend coverage this spring keeps circling the same word, "new," and it's worth unpacking what buyers actually mean by it before you plan your next release.
Read postCheese and butter climb together
Spot cheese and butter both firmed at the exchange this spring after a soft winter, and our members are split on whether it's relief or just a different…
Read postCheese prices finally turn up
Wholesale cheese climbed to a multi-month high this spring as milk production slowed and specialty demand kept growing. Here's what it means for your case.
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