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y S PRECISE, RAPID SHREDS with Urschel CHEESE REPORTER urschel.com  Vol. 144, No. 19 • Friday, October 25, 2019 • Madison, Wisconsin EU Grants GI Status To Havarti; US Milk Production Rose 1.6% In Sept. Non-EU Countries Blast Decision Cow Numbers Up Brussels, Belgium—The European Zealand (DCANZ), and Dairy Annex B of the Stresa Convention 7,000 Head In 24 Commission this week granted the Australia, supported by the Aus- of 1951 and it has its own tariff Reporting States country of Denmark protected tralian government. The European line; and production and consump- geographical indication (GI) sta- Commission also received notices tion of Havarti exists in several EU Washington—US milk produc- tion in the 24 reporting states tus for Havarti cheese, a decision of opposition from Camara Nacio- and non-EU countries, certain of during September totaled 16.83 that drew scathing criticism from nal de Productores de Leche of which have a specific legal stan- billion pounds, up 1.6 percent from several non-EU countries. Costa Rica and from Asociacion dard for it. September 2018, USDA’s National Denmark had applied for GI sta- de Desarollo Lacto of Guatemala. The European Commission has Agricultural Statistics Service tus for Havarti about nine years The opponents claimed that assessed the arguments expressed Havarti does not possess a specific in the statements of opposition (NASS) reported Monday. ago. In 2014, the Commission That was the largest percentage quality, reputation or other charac- and has concluded that the name published Denmark’s application, increase in milk production in the teristics that are attributable to the “Havarti” should be registered. and accepted input on it. 24 reporting states this year; the geographical origin, the Commis- Denmark, the Commission Denmark’s request for protec- previous high, 1.2 percent, was in sion noted in its decision granting noted, submitted a number of tion of Havarti as a geographical January. August’s milk production GI status to Havarti. Opponents specialized publications and ref- indication is based on its spe- estimate was revised up by 32 mil- cific reputation and production consider that the registration of the erences that demonstrate that a lion pounds, so August output was method, according to Denmark’s name would be liable to mislead reputational link exists between up 0.5 percent from August 2018, application. Both inside and out- consumers as to the true identity Denmark and “Havarti.” This rather than up 0.4 percent as ini- side the European Union (EU), of the product in light of the repu- cheese was granted with numer- tially estimated. Havarti has a reputation for being tation and renown of an existing ous distinctions, prizes, awards Production per cow in the 24 a specialty of Danish origin. trademark. In their opinion, that received in various national or reporting states averaged 1,913 Opposing Denmark’s request registration would also jeopardize international fora. The reputation pounds for September, 33 pounds were the US Dairy Export Council the existence of identical name, of this product is also built on its above September 2018. (USDEC), National Milk Produc- trademarks and products that have specific method of production and The number of milk cows on ers Federation (NMPF), Interna- been legally on the market for at historical “savoir faire.” farms in the 24 reporting states in tional Dairy Foods Association least five years. As regards the EU territory, September was 8.796 million head, (IDFA), and the Office of the US In addition, opponents alleged Havarti is produced essentially in 11,000 head less than September Trade Representative (USTR), that the name “Havarti” is pre- Denmark, the Commission noted. 2018, but 7,000 head more than along with Germany, Spain, the sumed to have become generic for At the date of application, Spain, August 2019. Ministry of Foreign Affairs and several reasons, including: Havarti Germany, Poland, Finland and Milk production in the US dur- Trade of New Zealand, the Dairy has had a Codex Alimentarius ing the July-September quarter Companies Association of New standard since 1966; it is listed in • See GI Status For Havarti, p. 8 totaled 54.26 billion pounds, up 0.5 percent from the same quar- ter last year. Second-quarter milk FDA Planning To Give Organic Rogue River Blue Is First US production had been down 0.1 per- Food Companies An Cheese To Top World Cheese Awards cent from a year earlier, while first- quarter output had been up 0.1 Extra Six Months To Bergamo, Italy—Organic Rogue Barden, chairman of the judging percent from 2018’s first quarter. River Blue from Rogue Cream- panel. In third place was a raw The average number of milk Complete Nutrition ery of Central Point, OR, was sheep’s milk cheese from Spain, cows in the US during the third Facts Label Changes crowned best overall cheese at Torta del Casar D.O.P. Virgen the 2019 World Cheese Awards Del Prado, made by Queseria • See Milk Output Up, p. 6 Silver Spring, MD—The US Food (WCA) here late last week, and Doña Francisca S.L. and Drug Administration (FDA) became the first ever US entry to It’s been nearly 16 years since this week announced that, dur- Change In Milk Cows earn the top prize. Rogue River Blue was recognized Sept 2018 vs. Sept 2019 ing the first six months follow- in 1000 head Rogue River Blue, described at the World Cheese Awards in 30000 ing the Jan. 1, 2020, compliance by one contest judge as “a taste 2003, said Rogue Creamery presi- date for the new Nutrition Facts party,” rose to the top among a dent David Gremmels. label requirements, it plans to record-breaking 3,804 entries After that, “I worked with 17000 work cooperatively with manufac- from 42 different countries. regulators, legislators and side-by- turers to meet the new Nutrition 10000 Made with organic cow’s milk, side with the USA Cheese Guild 6000 6000 Facts label requirements and will the cheese is cave-aged for nine creating the first raw milk cheese not focus on enforcement actions to 11 months and hand-wrapped health certificate and now Rogue regarding these requirements dur- in organic Syrah grape leaves that River Blue is amongst other ing that time. -4000 have been soaked in pear liqueur. American cheeses like Pleas- -5000 -6000 -5000 FDA had published final rules At the end of the final judg- ant Ridge Reserve and Harbison on the new Nutrition Facts label ing, Rogue River Blue was tied that can be found in fine cheese for packaged foods in May of with a 24-month aged Nazionale shops and restaurants in Europe, 2016. Two years later, the agency del Parmigiano Reggiano Latte- Australia, Japan and around the extended the compliance dates by ria Sociale Santo Stefano, leav- -32000 • See Nutrition Facts, p. 7 ing the deciding vote to Nigel • See World Cheese Awards, p. 10 CA ID WI CO MN TX MI OH NY PA Page 2 CHEESE REPORTER October 25, 2019

Past Issues Read this week’s issue EDITORIAL COMMENT or past issues of Cheese Reporter on US-made cheeses have long been your mobile phone or tablet by scanning this considered “inferior” among some QR code. DICK GROVES folks...who simply believe that the Cheese Reporter Publishing Co. Inc. ©2019 best cheese in the world comes from countries that have some of 2810 Crossroads Drive, Suite 3000 Publisher / Editor Madison, WI 53718-7972 the oldest and most well-established (608) 246-8430 • Fax (608) 246-8431 Cheese Reporter cheesemaking traditions. http://www.cheesereporter.com e: [email protected] DICK GROVES tw: @cheesereporter Publisher/Editor e-mail: [email protected] 608-316-3791 US Cheese Comes Of Age MOIRA CROWLEY More than 43 years ago, in May been considered “inferior” among made far greater advances on the Specialty Cheese Editor e-mail: [email protected] of 1976, an event that came to be some folks, including some people world stage than California wines 608-316-3793 known as the “Judgment of Paris” in the industry as well as numer- had prior to the “Judgement of KEVIN THOME took place, and it forever changed ous consumers, who simply believe Paris.” Advertising & Marketing Director the world of wine (or at least Cali- that the best cheese in the world As David Gremmels, presi- e-mail: [email protected] fornia wine). Last Friday in Ber- comes from countries that have dent of Rogue Creamery, pointed 608-316-3792 gamo, Italy, an event took place some of the oldest and most well- out, its been nearly 16 years since BETTY MERKES Classifieds/Circulation Manager that could forever change the established cheesemaking tradi- Rogue River Blue was recognized e-mail: [email protected] world of US-made cheese. tions. with a Gold medal at the World 608-316-3790 By way of brief background, the And some of those countries, Cheese Awards in 2003. REGULAR CONTRIBUTORS: “Judgment of Paris” was a blind and some of their best-known More recently, US companies Jen Pino-Gallagher, Bob Cropp, Neville taste test of California and French cheeses, went head-to-head with have had some pretty impressive McNaughton, Dan Strongin, John Umhoefer Rogue River Blue in Bergamo, showings in international cheese You can e-mail our contributors at: wines. Back in 1976, according [email protected] to various sources, the wine busi- Italy, last week. competitions. In 2018, seven US ness was basically French wine and Indeed, the contest’s top 16 cheese companies were among the The Cheese Reporter is the official everything else. And “everything cheeses included one Parmigiano top 78 Super Gold medal winners publication of the following associations: else” wasn’t exactly considered a Reggiano entry from Italy (Rogue in the World Cheese Awards. In California Cheese & Butter Association compliment. River Blue and Nazionale del Par- 2017, eight cheeses from seven US Lisa Waters, companies were among the top 66 1011 Pebble Beach Dr, Clayton, CA 94517 A British wine seller and edu- migiano Reggiano Latteria Sociale cator, Steven Spurrier, organized Santo Stefano were actually tied at Super Gold medal winners. Central Wisconsin Cheesemakers’ and Buttermakers’ Association that 1976 competition, which the end of the final judging stage; And in 2016, a US-made cheese Jim Mildbrand included 10 white wines, includ- the chairman of the judging panel, took top honors in the biennial [email protected] ing six California chardonnays and Nigel Barden, cast the deciding World Championship Cheese Cheese Importers Association of America four French white burgundies, and vote for Rogue River Blue). Parmi- Contest for the first time since 204 E St. NE, Washington, DC 20002 10 red wines, including six Califor- giano Reggiano, sometimes referred 1988. Eastern Wisconsin Cheesemakers’ and nia cabernets and four French reds to as the “King of Cheeses,” has All of this is certainly not to Buttermakers’ Association Barb Henning, Henning’s Cheese from Bordeaux. been made in Italy for over 900 suggest that the European cheese 21812 Ucker Road, Kiel, WI 53042 The judges were all from France. years. industry is about to be obliterated International Dairy-Deli-Bakery Association And the two winners were both That wasn’t the only legend- by the US. Indeed, the EU has 8317 Elderberry Road, Madison, WI 53717 from California: a white Chateau ary cheese that was among the top some remarkable advantages over Missouri Butter & Cheese Institute Montelena Chardonnay and a red 16 cheeses in the World Cheese the US, including the aforemen- Terry S. Long, 19107 Factory Creek Road, Stag’s Leap Cabernet Sauvignon. Awards. There was Pitchfork tioned history of some of its award- Jamestown, MO 65046 The results surprised or even Cheddar (as well as Gorwydd winning cheeses. Nebraska Cheese Association shocked a lot of observers. And a Caerphilly) from Trethowan’s There is also the advantage of Ed Price, Fremont, NE 68025 lot of people considered that result Dairy in the United Kingdom; name recognition. There is noth- New York State Cheese Manufacturer’s Assn to be a major turning point for the Cheddar dates back to around the ing in the US, name-wise, that Kathyrn Boor, 11 Stocking Hall, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853 California wine industry. 12th century, or several hundred compares to Parmiggiano Reg- Last Friday, in Bergamo, Italy, years before there was a United giano, Roquefort, or Comte, to North Central Cheese Industries Assn Lloyd Metzger, SDSU, Box 2104, Rogue River Blue, made by Rogue States of America. name just three European cheeses Brookings, SD 57007 Creamery in Central Point, OR, Another legendary cheese that that have been around for years. North Dakota Cheese Makers’ Assn was named World Champion was among the top 16: Epiosses The best the US can do is take Chuck Knetter, Medina, ND 58467 Cheese at the World Cheese PDO from France’s Laiteries H. these European cheeses, including Ohio Swiss Cheese Association Awards, rising to the top among Triballat. The origins of Epiosses their traditions and their technolo- Lois Miller, P.O. Box 445, a record-breaking 3,804 entries date back to the 16th century. gies, and attempt to replicate them Sugar Creek, OH 44681 from 42 different countries. This And there were two Swiss Gruyere as much as possible, while making South Dakota State Dairy Association Howard Bonnemann, SDSU, Box 2104, was the first time in the contest’s cheeses among the top 16; Gruyere products that are acceptable and Brookings, SD 57007 32-year history that a US cheese dates back to the 12th century, at even sought after by consumers in Southwestern Wisconsin captured the World Champion least according to some sources. the US and, increasingly, around Cheese Makers’ Association Cheese Trophy. As far as Rogue Creamery and the world. Myron Olson, Chalet Cheese Coop, It’s difficult if not impossible to Rogue River Blue are concerned, And there are more and more N4858 Cty Hwy N, Monroe, WI 53566 understate the significance of this Rogue Creamery dates back to the indications that US cheese mak- Wisconsin Association for Food Protection achievement for the US cheese 1930s, and started making Blue ers are doing a pretty good job of Bob Wills PO Box 620705, Middleton WI 53562 industry. Obviously, the World cheese in the 1950s. accomplishing that. Wisconsin Cheese Makers’ Association Cheese Awards is a far different While this victory for a US The US will never beat Europe John Umhoefer, 5117 W. Terrace Dr., competition than the “Judgment cheese company can be viewed when it comes to traditions, but in Suite 402, Madison, WI 53718 of Paris” was. as historically significant, it’s 2019 in Bergamo, Italy, 260 judges Wisconsin Dairy Products Association But there’s at least one similar- worth remembering that US-made from 35 countries decided that US- Brad Legreid, 8383 Greenway Blvd., Middleton, WI 53562 ity: US-made cheeses have long cheeses prior to Bergamo have made cheese is second to none.

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reduced demand from foodservice reduced consumption of many Japan’s Cheese Output Expected To Be and further processors. With con- chilled and frozen products using Flat In 2019; Imports Projected To Rise sumption growth outpacing pro- NDM as an ingredient. duction, FAS/Tokyo is revising Reduced demand pushed NDM Tokyo, Japan—Japan’s domestic the first eight months of 2019, projected butter imports upward stocks to near-historic highs in production of natural cheese is compared to 2018. Production for 2019. mid-2019. According to Minis- projected to remain flat this year spiked in July 2019 as lower-than- FAS/Tokyo is projecting domes- try of Agriculture, Forestry, and as excess fresh milk supplies are expected summer temperatures tic production of nonfat dry milk Fisheries (MAFF) estimates, end- mainly diverted to butter produc- reduced drinking milk demand, to increase around 2 percent in ing stocks in July reached 72,000 tion, according to a recent report pushing monthly butter produc- 2019, in line with similar increases metric tons, up 7 percent from the from USDA’s Foreign Agricultural tion up 17 percent compared to in butter production. Dairy proces- previous year. Service (FAS). July of last year. sors typically prioritize butter pro- As a result of higher-than-antic- With Japan’s fresh milk produc- With milk production remain- duction above other dairy products ipated domestic production and tion rising slightly in 2020, addi- ing steady in the second half of due to consistently high demand excess stocks, MAFF announced tional volumes should be made 2019, FAS/Tokyo projects overall for domestic retail butter. earlier this month that it would available for cheese manufacturers, butter production for the year to As a byproduct of butter pro- reduce planned imports of nonfat pushing cheese production upward increase around 2 percent, and duction, nonfat dry milk supplies dry milk in Japan fiscal year 2019 by an estimated 2 percent, FAS then rise an additional 2 percent in tend to fluctuate independently from 20,000 metric tons to 14,000 reported. 2020 as milk production increases of market demand, FAS noted. metric tons under the Agriculture Japan’s cheese demand contin- nationwide. Despite increased supplies, NDM and livestock Industries Corpora- ues to trend upward. Growth has FAS/Tokyo projects butter con- consumption fell in the first half of tion (ALIC) quota, which typi- been particularly strong in the sumption to grow around 3 percent 2019. Industry sources report that cally covers around half of Japan’s retail sector, which saw estimated in 2019 as retail growth offsets mild early summer temperatures annual NDM imports. growth of 3 percent in Japan’s 2018 fiscal year, according to industry sources. Natural cheese saw the fastest growth, with Mozzarella up 20 percent (2,500 metric tons), Camembert up 14 percent (6,500 tons) and Cream cheese up 6 per- cent (8,500 tons). The total market for retail cheese in Japan is estimated at 140,000 metric tons. The indus- trial cheese market, estimated at around 200,000 metric tons, grew at a slightly slower pace, FAS noted. Shredded cheese demand increased 5 percent to 37,000 tons, while cheese snacks grew 7 per- cent, to 20,000 tons. FAS/Tokyo projects overall cheese consumption in Japan to grow around 7 percent in 2019 and another 5 percent in 2020. Cheese consumption growth will be met primarily by increased imports, the report noted. Through the first eight months of 2019, Japan’s cheese imports trended 8 percent higher than a year earlier. The European Union (EU) was the primary supplier of Japan’s cheese imports during the Janu- ary-August 2019 period at 34 per- cent, followed by Australia, New Zealand and the US. This trend is likely to continue through the remainder of 2019, with imports staying high in 2020 as consump- tion growth outpaces a modest increase in domestic production. According to data from the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, household consumption of drinking milk in the first seven months of 2019 increased 1 percent from 2018. Industry sources report that con- sumption of other dairy products such as lactic acid bacteria drinks were down in part due to mild tem- peratures during the early summer as the rainy season lasted longer than normal in parts of Japan. Reduced consumption of yogurt and other products in early 2019 increased the availability of fresh milk for butter production, which trended 3 percent higher through For more information, visit www.tetrapakusa.com Page 4 CHEESE REPORTER October 25, 2019

2020 Should Be A Better Year For Prices Dr. Bob Cropp is a Professor Emeritus at the from our Dairy Situation & Outlook by Bob Cropp University of Wisconsin-Madison archives Milk prices continue to strengthen. favorable butter and cheese sales, Market indicators are for milk Higher cheese prices have dairy exports doing better than prices to average higher in 2020. 50 YEARS AGO increased the Class III price from earlier thought with the ongo- Milk prices below the cost of pro- Oct. 24, 1969: Lena, WI— its yearly low of $13.89 last Feb- ing trade war with China, and duction all of 2015 through the first Pure Milk Association sold its ruary to $18.31 in September and tighter stock levels have all sup- half of 2019 placed a lot of finan- entire Dairy Lane Blue cheese will be around $18.65 for October. ported higher dairy product prices cial stress on dairy producers and business at Wyocena, WI, to Cheese prices have been up and and higher Class III and Class IV loss of equity. This will keep the Frigo Cheese Corporation here down since September, but higher prices. We can expect some further increase in 2020 milk production this week. Annual production cheese prices have more than off- price strengthening for November to a modest level. A build back of of Blue cheese at the Wyocena set lower dry whey prices. before some drop back for Decem- loss equity will be needed before plant averaged about 1.75 mil- Dry whey prices which were ber. For the year the Class III price we see dairy producers responding lion pounds per year from 1965 $0.3975 per pound mid-Septem- could average around $16.75 com- to higher milk prices. to 1968. ber are now $0.2865. On the CME pared to $14.61 last year and the We will likely see no or little Cheddar barrels were a low of Class IV price around $16.30 com- increase in the average number of Waukesha, WI—A process $1.6125 per pound on September pared to $14.23 last year. milk cows. July 1st dairy replace- for producing Blue cheese fla- 26h, reached $2.025 on October USDA’s estimated milk produc- ment numbers were 2.4 percent vor without actually producing 15th, the first time at $2.00 since tion for September to be 1.3 per- lower than a year ago. With higher the cheese was outlined here 2014, and are now $2.1050. The cent higher than a year ago due to milk prices some dairy producers by John Nelson, vice president price of blocks reached $2 per higher milk production per cow. may find lower producing cows of research and development, pound on September 9th, also the Milk production per cow was 1.8 still profitable and keep them in Dairyland Food Laboratories, first time since 2014, but fell below percent higher than a year ago the herd longer. With a wet spring, Inc. One advantage of the new $2 by September 24th, didn’t reach with milk cow numbers down 0.6 summer and fall which delayed process is that a flavor can be $2 again until October 8th, only percent. corn planting and made harvest- made in two or three days instead to fall again below $2.00 on Octo- Compared to August a year ing quality forages a challenge of five months. ber 17th to $1.9675 with a rally ago, exports were down 18 per- will likely dampened increases in on October 22nd to $2.1025. The cent for nonfat dry milk, 55 per- milk per cow. USDA is forecast- cheese market perhaps is a little cent for butterfat, 21 percent for ing a slight increase in the average 25 YEARS AGO more settled now with the spread dry whey and 6 percent for cheese. number of milk cows at 0.1 percent Oct. 21, 1994: Green Bay, The Wisconsin Cheese between barrels and blocks more Cheese exports year-to-date were and a 1.43 percent increase in milk WI— Makers Association and the than $0.30 per pound parts of Sep- still 2 percent higher than a year per cow resulting in a 1.56 percent Wisconsin Center for Dairy tember to now close together. ago. Lower dairy exports to China, increase in total milk production. Higher NDM prices have more Japan and Oceania have been par- Barring a recession domestic but- Research will join forces for than offset lower butter prices to tially offset with higher exports ter and cheese sales will be positive the first Wisconsin Cheese increase the Class IV price. CME to Southeast Asia, South Korea for milk prices. Dairy exports could Industry Conference here next butter prices have been averaging and South America. On a total be a little higher in 2020. A sum- spring. The event will com- lower in October than in Septem- milk solids basis January through mer drought in parts of Western bine WCMA’s biennial Cheese ber. October butter was as high as August exports were still 14.1 per- Europe and compliance to envi- Industry Symposium and CDR’s $2.185 per pound and is now $2.09. cent of milk production, but down ronmental issues is keeping the Research & Technology Confer- The NDM price which started from 16.5 percent a year ago. increase in milk production well ence. September at $1.4750 increased Compared to a year ago, Sep- below 1 percent. Milk production steadily since to now $1.1650. tember 30th stocks of American in both Argentina and Australia Berkeley, CA—Identifying a The Class IV price which was at cheese were 4.0 percent lower, is running almost 6 percent lower beverage trend that has gone a yearly low in January at $15.48 total cheese 0.8 percent lower, due to weather issues. Milk pro- mainstream, the California was $16.35 in September and will but butter was 7.0 percent higher. duction is running a little higher Milk Processor Board this week be near $16.45 in October. August 31st stocks of dry whey and in New Zealand. Overall it looks released a new study show- Continued relatively small NDM were down 1.8 percent and like world milk production will ing that espresso coffee drinks’ increases in milk production, 3.8 percent respectively. be up less than 1 percent result- popularity has grown beyond the ing in higher world dairy product “big city” to become a Califor- prices. Barring a world recession nia-wide phenomenon. CMPB that dampens world demand this views these milk-based coffee should open opportunities for US drinks as the most important dairy exports. USDA is forecasting vehicle for boosting out-of- U.S. exports to be up 3.3 percent home milk sales in the future. WHY KUSEL? on a milk fat basis and 6.5 percent STAINLESS STEEL IS ALL WE DO on a skim solids basis. 10 YEARS AGO CONTINUOUS MULTI-SIDE WELDS As of now I could see the Class Oct. 23, 2009: Lake Placid, NSF CERTIFIED TO ASME STANDARDS III price averaging in the strong NY—Zurich native Hans Eppre- OPTIONS FOR EVERY PROJECT $17’s for the first half of the year cht, founder of Great Lakes ACCESSORIES FOR EVERY NEED and the strong $18’s in the second Cheese, was presented with the PROMPT DELIVERY half with an average for the year 2009 Professor David K. 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contain milk as their main ingredi- USMCA to expeditiously imple- US, Mexico Dairy Sectors Meet, Back ent are not affected by the estab- ment this modernized trade Strong Collaboration On Many Issues lishment of warning seals on their agreement in order to secure its labels, in recognition of the enor- framework for a strong and united Torreon, Mexico—Representa-  Defend the reputation and mous nutritional benefits of dairy dairy industry for the benefit of the tives of dairy industry associations image of milk and dairy products in products, the important role they geographical zone and its consum- from the US and Mexico met here both countries by strongly reject- play in a healthy and balanced diet ers. and voiced support for a strong ing the improper usage of milk and and the consideration of vulner-  Understand the importance strategic collaboration to work on milk product names by products able groups in society. of sustainability as an integral part a number of issues of interest to of non-dairy origin, such as plant-  Express the need for stabiliza- of the growth in dairy demand and both the Mexican dairy sector as based products. tion in their markets in recogni- pledge to continue working on well as the US dairy sector.  Creation of a binational com- tion of the economic, social and common efforts to improve dairy US dairy organizations repre- mission to defend the image of political importance and certainty farm productivity while continu- sented at the meeting included the dairy as well as to work on issues that this agreement offers to the ing to protect natural resources. 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Milk Output Up 3.8 billion pounds, up 0.8 percent Total US Milk Production Milk Production by State (Continued from p. 1) from the same period last year. 2018 vs. 2019 The state’s second-quarter produc- (in millions of pounds) 19,500 STATE Sept Sept % Change quarter was 9.315 million head, tion had been up 1.2 percent from 2018 2019 Change Cows 10,000 head less than during the 2018’s second quarter. second quarter and 66,000 head September milk production in California 3222 3273 1.6 -5000 less than during the third quarter Texas totaled 1.137 billion pounds, 19,000 Wisconsin 2501 2515 0.6 -7000 of 2018. up 9.3 percent from September California’s September milk 2018, due to 30,000 more milk Idaho 1247 1292 3.6 17000 production totaled 3.273 billion cows and 70 more pounds of milk 18,500 New York 1211 1232 1.7 6000 pounds, up 1.6 percent from Sep- per cow. Milk production in Texas Texas 1040 1137 9.3 30000 tember 2018, due to 5,000 fewer during the third quarter of 2019 milk cows but 35 more pounds of totaled 3.455 billion pounds, up Michigan 893 927 3.8 6000 18,000 milk per cow. California’s third- 6.6 percent from 2018’s third quar- Minnesota 798 807 1.1 -5000 quarter milk production totaled ter. The state’s April-June milk 10.0 billion pounds, up 1.9 per- output had been up 5.9 percent Pennsylvania 832 800 -3.8 -32000 cent from 2018’s third quarter. The from a year earlier. 17,500 New Mexico 656 669 2.0 NC Michigan’s September milk state’s second-quarter output had Washington 553 563 1.8 4000 been up 1.7 percent from a year production totaled 927 million earlier. pounds, up 3.8 percent from Sep- 17,000 Ohio 428 433 1.2 -4000 Wisconsin’s September milk tember 2018, due to 6,000 more Iowa 422 423 0.2 -3000 production totaled 2.515 billion milk cows and 50 more pounds of Colorado 376 397 5.6 10000 pounds, up 0.6 percent from Sep- milk per cow. Michigan’s July-Sep- 16,500 tember 2018, due to 6,000 fewer tember milk output totaled 2.852 J F M A M J J A S O N D Arizona 370 352 -4.9 -11000 milk cows but 20 more pounds of billion pounds, up 2.3 percent from Indiana 322 315 -2.2 -7000 milk per cow. Wisconsin’s July- a year earlier. The state’s second- in 2018. The state’s second-quarter September milk production totaled quarter production had been up production had been down 6.9 per- Kansas 299 307 2.7 2000 7.737 billion pounds, down 0.2 1.7 percent from 2018’s second cent from 2018’s second quarter. South Dakota 223 235 5.4 5000 percent from a year earlier. The quarter. New Mexico’s September milk Vermont 217 218 0.5 -1000 state’s April-June milk output had Minnesota’s September milk production totaled 669 million been up 0.1 percent from the same production totaled 807 million pounds, up 2 percent from Sep- Oregon 206 213 3.4 3000 period last year. pounds, up 1.1 percent from Sep- tember 2018, due to unchanged Utah 192 184 -4.2 -4000 September milk production tember 2018, due to 5,000 fewer milk cow numbers and 40 more in Idaho totaled 1.292 billion milk cows but 40 more pounds of pounds of milk per cow. New Mex- Florida 163 164 0.6 -2000 pounds, up 3.6 percent from Sep- milk per cow. Minnesota’s third- ico’s third-quarter milk production Illinois 138 133 -3.6 -5000 quarter milk production totaled totaled 2.045 billion pounds, down tember 2018, due to 17,000 more Georgia 129 126 -2.3 -1000 milk cows and 15 more pounds of 2.5 billion pounds, up 0.9 percent 0.1 percent from 2018’s third quar- milk per cow. Idaho’s third-quarter from 2018’s third quarter. The ter. The state’s April-June output Virginia 123 114 -7.3 -8000 milk production totaled 4.03 bil- state’s April-June milk output had had been down 2.5 percent from a millions of pounds 1,000 head lion pounds, up 3.4 percent from been up 0.7 percent from a year year earlier. 2018’s third quarter. The state’s earlier. Washington’s September milk Up in Ranking Down in Ranking April-June milk output had been September milk production in production totaled 563 million up 2.5 percent from a year earlier. Pennsylvania totaled 800 million pounds, up 1.8 percent from Sep- been up 0.6 percent from 2018’s Milk production in New York pounds, down 3.8 percent from tember 2018, due to 4,000 more second quarter. during September totaled 1.232 September 2018, due to 32,000 milk cows and 10 more pounds of All told for the 24 reporting billion pounds, up 1.7 percent from fewer milk cows but 40 more milk per cow. Washington’s July- states in September, compared to September 2018, due to 6,000 more pounds of milk per cow. Pennsyl- September milk output totaled September 2018, milk production milk cows and 15 more pounds of vania’s July-September milk output 1.746 billion pounds, up 2.2 per- was higher in 17 states, with those milk per cow. New York’s July- totaled 2.46 billion pounds, down cent from a year earlier. The state’s increases ranging from 0.2 percent September milk output totaled 5.9 percent from the same period second-quarter production had in Iowa to 9.3 percent in Texas; and lower in seven states, with those declines ranging from 2.2 percent in Indiana to 7.3 percent in Virginia. As far as how milk production fared in all 50 states during the third quarter of this year, com- pared to the third quarter of last year, production was higher in 16 states, lower in 32 states and unchanged in both Connecticut and Oklahoma.

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Nutrition Facts the rules that require reformula- label inventory prior to the Janu- months to this period for a limited (Continued from p. 1) tion if a company is to maintain ary 1, 2020, compliance date,” the number of labels would not add to eligibility for longstanding claims, letter stated. “In many cases, pro- consumer confusion. approximately a year and a half for such as changes to the daily val- curement teams will not have the The requested flexibility is the final rules, from July 26, 2018, ues for nutrients that result in a ability to accurately predict how similar to FDA’s approach in to Jan. 1, 2020, for manufacturers change to the amount of a nutrient many months the existing label implementing a number of the with $10 million or more in annual needed to qualify for a claim. Add- inventories are likely to last.” final rules under the Food Safety food sales. Manufacturers with less ing a product reformulation adds The continued use of existing Modernization Act (FSMA). than $10 million in annual food years to the amount of time needed labels for a short period of time Generally, with regard to FSMA sales also received an extra year to to update the labels. following the compliance date implementation, FDA has adopted comply, until Jan. 1, 2021. It is difficult to predict label would not present a risk of mis- an “educate before and while we FDA is granting enforcement inventory levels with precision; leading consumers. The flexibility regulate” approach. The agency discretion for the Nutrition Facts disposing of existing label inven- being requested would not result in has engaged in extensive educa- label changes for six months after tory would result in significant the use of false or misleading labels. tion, outreach, and technical hearing from several manufactur- cost and environmental impact. Rather, the request for enforce- assistance while bringing the reg- ers and groups that more time Alliance members “greatly appre- ment discretion would involve the ulations online, with the goal of may be needed to meet all of the ciated” FDA’s clarification that continued use for a short period of fostering industry compliance, on requirements. the compliance date would apply time of labels that comply with the the basis that the regulations are Late last month, the Food and to the date a product is “labeled,” nutrition labeling rules in effect for new territory for both industry and Beverage Issue Alliance, com- rather than the date the food is the last 20-plus years. the agency. prised of 13 industry trade asso- available on store shelves or some Consumers have already expe- Similar to several FSMA rules, ciations, asked FDA to provide other date. rienced a multi-year transition the nutrition labeling rules involve flexibility in its enforcement of the “There is still, however, great period during which products with novel issues related to new nutri- new Nutrition Facts labeling rules imprecision involved in trying to both new and old label formats are ents to declare, new recordkeeping as the Jan. 1, 2020, compliance predict label inventory levels in available on the market, the let- requirements, and complex calcu- date approaches. They made their order to use up as much existing ter pointed out. Adding up to six lations for nutrients. request in a letter to Acting FDA Commissioner Ned Sharpless. Members of the Food and Bever- age Issue Alliance include, among others, the International Dairy Foods Association, American Frozen Food Institute, Food Mar- keting Institute, National Con- fectioners Association, National Grocers Association, Council for Responsible Nutrition, American Bakers Association, and SNAC International. “Many of our member compa- nies expect that while they will have already transitioned a signifi- cant majority of product labels to the new format, it will be difficult to meet the compliance date for 100 percent of labels in time to apply the new labels to any prod- uct labeled on or after January 1, 2020,” the letter to Sharpless stated. “Even where the new labels will be ready, in many cases com- panies maintain significant inven- tories of the old labels, which absent enforcement discretion would need to be sent to a landfill at great cost to the company and the environment.” The Food and Beverage Issue Alliance listed several reasons why it was asking FDA for enforcement discretion for the new Nutrition Facts label changes, including: Revising all labels to comply with the new nutrition labeling requirements is a task of signifi- cant magnitude. Updating virtu- ally all labels that bear a Nutrition Facts panel involves considerable time, planning, resources, and complexity to be done correctly. The label revision process involves new label design, making plates, and obtaining a place in queue with the printing company. “While some labels are relatively straightforward to update, in many cases the label changes are highly complex and even involve product reformulation,” the letter noted. There are a number of changes to For more information, visit www.loosmachine.com Page 8 CHEESE REPORTER October 25, 2019

GI Status For Havarti Havarti outside the EU are not through the prior Codex standard- PERSONNEL (Continued from p. 1) relevant, considering the principle setting process and to EU-agreed of territoriality inherent to intel- trade rules under the World Trade RODRIGO IBANEZ ALFARO lectual property rights in general Organization (WTO).” Estonia were also producing lim- has joined the Wisconsin Cen- and EU regulations in particular, The need for a Codex standard ited quantities. Havarti production ter for Dairy Research (CDR) according to which the possible “was premised on the very fact in these EU member countries is as an associate scientist respon- generic nature of a name is to be that havarti cheese is produced not per se liable to put in question sible for researching microbio- assessed in relation to the territory and marketed in many countries the link of Havarti to Denmark. logical topics related to cheese of the EU. throughout the world under that Denmark provided evidence and dairy products. He will also The proposal by opponents to name, and that it is not specific to that the overwhelming majority write research proposals and alternatively register the name one EU country,” the letter noted. of Danish consumers recognize support research and outreach “Danish Havarti” cannot be In the US alone, havarti is pro- the persistent link of Havarti with activities. He earned his doctor- retained since it would not fulfill duced by over 40 companies in Denmark, the Commission noted. ate degree in food science and the conditions provided for in EU a dozen states. And a number of Opponents claimed that the technology from Ireland’s Uni- regulations. The GI registration for companies in Australia and New name should not be registered versity College Cork, studying Havarti will apply beginning May Zealand produce havarti. Signifi- since it is liable to mislead con- factors affecting the quality of 12, 2020. cant international production of sumers as to the true identity of the lowfat cheeses. In 2014, Ibanez havarti “played a key role” in the product in light of the reputation Global Dairy Groups Object Alfaro was a research scholar evaluation process that resulted in and renown of an existing trade- Dairy organizations from the in the food science department the finalization of the Codex stan- mark. However, the reputation or US and several other countries at the University of Wisconsin- dard for havarti. renown of any relevant trademark expressed their “strong opposition” Madison and collaborated on Further, havarti is a varietal was not demonstrated, the Com- to the registration of “havarti” as a research projects with CDR that is included in the EU’s most mission said, and the way in which protected GI in a letter to EU Trade under the supervision of CDR favored nation (MFN) tariff rate the consumer would be misled was Commissioner Cecilia Malmstrom director John Lucey. VALERIA quota (TRQ), which “clearly indi- not explained either. and EU Agriculture Commissioner RIZZI has been appointed CDR’s cates that havarti was expected “It appears that the third coun- Phil Hogan. new sensory coordinator, respon- to be produced outside of and try opponents in this opposition The letter was signed by the sible for the sensory analysis of imported into the EU,” the letter procedure have not placed a cheese Consortium for Common Food food projects, with emphasis on named ‘Havarti’ on the EU market. Names (CCFN), USDEC, NMPF, added. “This is not the first time cheese and dairy ingredients in Therefore, the existence of a prod- DCANZ, Australian Dairy Indus- the EU has chosen to erode the support of industry and internal uct bearing the name ‘Havarti’ and try Council (ADIC), Argentina’s trade opportunity available via applications research. produced in these third countries Centro de la Industria Lechera, its negotiated WTO MFN quotas is not affected by the registration and Camara de la Industria Lactea through the registration of a com- The USDA this week announced of ‘Havarti’ as a protected geo- Del Uruguay. mon cheese name as a GI. TRQ the appointment of 12 members graphical indication in the EU,” “This approval will provide access was also diminished by the to serve on the National Dairy the Commission stated. Danish producers the exclusive EU’s GI registration of gruyere. Promotion and Research Board. Opponents submitted sev- right to use the name havarti in “This is an egregious overstep Appointees will serve three-year eral pices of evidence that alleg- the EU, notwithstanding the long- that attempts to shut the door on terms from Nov. 1, through Oct. edly show that Havarti is generic. standing and widespread use of this competition from the many pro- 31, 2022. Appointed members However, having a specific Codex generic term by producers around ducers of havarti around the world, are: JUSTIN LEYENDEKKER standard as well as an inclusion of the world,” the letter said. including within the EU itself,” and STEPHEN WESTSTEYN, Havarti in Annex B to the Stresa “Such an approval lays bare the said Jaime Castaneda, the CCFN’s California, Region 2; NATHAN- Convention does not imply that fact that all too often the EU GI executive director. “And the fact IEL MORONEY, Texas, Region said name has become generic. system is used not for legitimate that the Danes are making havarti 4; JAMES REID, Michigan, Regarding the production intellectual property protection, in Wisconsin made with milk from Region 9; and JOANNA SHIPP, data and perception of Havarti but instead for barely concealed Wisconsin cows calls into question Virginia, Region 10. Newly reap- within the EU, the Commission protectionism and economic gain,” the defining factor of GIs: that pointed are: STEPHEN MAD- concluded that Havarti “has not the letter continued. The approval they are tied to a specific ‘geogra- DOX, MICHAEL OOSTEN, become generic within the EU.” of havarti as a GI “runs contrary phy’ or place.” and ARLENE VANDEREYK, Data submitted concerning the both to the EU’s own implicit rec- Individual havarti producers are California, Region 2; MANUEL production and marketing of ognition of the term as generic also criticized the EU’s decision. CABALLERO, Arizona, Region “We’ve been making havarti 3; CONNIE SEEFELDT, Wis- for many years, and our havarti consin, Region 6; JENNIFER has won numerous awards, includ- HELTZEL, Pennsylvania, Region Give your supply ing third place in the most recent 11; and BRET BOSSARD, New World Championship Cheese York, Region 12. 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cream to this site, Arla expects WCMA Pledges More Arla Inaugurates New $55 Million Cheese to improve the shelf-life of these Money To Launch products by up to six weeks as Production Site In Bahrain transport and distribution are Final Phase Of Manama, Bahrain—Arla Foods duced locally at the site in Manama, reduced significantly. Product cat- inaugurated a state-of-the-art which will enable the company to egories produced at the site will be UW-River Falls Dairy cheese production site to support further expand its branded cheese sold primarily in the Middle East as Plant Fundraising the rising demand in the Middle production and improve overall well as in the US, West Africa and Madison—The Wisconsin Cheese East and North Africa region. efficiency in its supply chain. By Southeast Asia. Makers Association (WCMA) The company will invest 2025, Arla expects to increase “The Middle East and North on Tuesday announced that its approximately 50 million euros annual production in Bahrain to Africa is a priority market for us board of directors has pledged an ($55 million) in the site over the more than 100,000 tons under and the inauguration of this pro- additional gift of $50,000 to the next two to three years to increase Puck®, Arla®, Dano®, Kraft® duction site in the Kingdom of Foundation at the University of capacity as it becomes the key stra- and private label brands. Bahrain consolidates our commit- Wisconsin-River Falls to kick off tegic manufacturing hub for the Arla Foods S.P.C today produces ment to the region,” said Peder the final phase of the fundraising company in MENA. The opening approximately 16,000 tons per year Tuborgh, CEO of Arla Foods. “We campaign for the school’s dairy follows Arla’s acquisition of Mon- and includes an on-site innovation are confident that Bahrain will pilot plant renovation. deléz International’s processed pilot plant. Built in 2008, it has be instrumental to the success of The donation brings the cheese business in the region in won multiple awards for manu- Arla’s growth plans and we are WCMA’s total project contribu- May 2019, which also gave it full facturing excellence within core grateful to our local partners and tion to $250,000. ownership of the production site. cheese categories. the government whose unwaver- The WCMA is urging individ- The majority of Arla’s products By moving the production of ing support and dedication have ual companies and cooperatives sold in the region will now be pro- processed cheese and sterilized made today possible.” to pledge monies before the end of the year to match the organi- zation’s gift, to ensure the UW- River Falls project is achieved as designed, with new automation, piping, and equipment. Construction began in June 2018 and should be finished by next summer. “Education is critical to the development of a skilled work- force and to the dairy processing MORETHAN EQUIPMENT. industry’s future success,” said John Umhoefer, the WCMA’s execu- tive director. “WCMA members A COMPLETE PROCESS SOLUTION. are proud to invest in this project, and fully committed to seeing it through to completion.” For over 35 years, RELCO has been providing cheese and dairy plants The renovation and compete re- equipping of the dairy pilot plant with safe, innovative process technologies suited totheirspecific needs. has been a team effort, including $1.9 million from the Wiscon- sin State Building Commission, Systems, Powder Handling Systems & Equipment, and After Sales $525,000 from UW-River Falls and industry donations reaching Support. RELCO is committed to delivering projects on schedule and $3 million in cash and equipment. Just $570,000 is needed to com- within budget to create long-term customer relationships. plete fundraising for the project. The completed dairy plant and state-of-the-art training room will Learn more about RELCO solutions at enable UW-River Falls to increase its training programs for the dairy relco.net/trust. industry, which currently include cheese maker training, pasteurizer operator and food safety courses. Students work daily in the dairy TRU-BLOCK™ plant and in 2016 the College of BLOCKFORMER Agriculture, Food and Environ- mental Sciences reinstated its food TRU-FINISH™ science and technology major, and CURD TABLE offers a food processing technology minor. With the addition of the dual degree program in partnership with Aeres University in the Netherlands, students will have opportunities to study abroad with their focus on the dairy industry and international business. Matching gifts of any amount will be accepted over the next four years. To learn more, contact Julie Stucky, UW-River Falls Founda- tion advancement officer, at (715) 425-4647; email julie.stucky@uwrf. edu. For more information, visit www.relco.net/cheesereporter Page 10 CHEESE REPORTER October 25, 2019

World Cheese Awards Sierra Nevada Cheese Company Lactalis American Group (Continued from p. 1) Willows, CA Buffalo, NY & Nampa, ID Super Gold medal: Organic Farm- Bronze: Galbani Whole Milk globe,” Gremmels said. house White Cheddar Select Ricotta, Galbani Ricotta “I appreciate the sponsorship Silver medal: Gina Marie Cream with Whole Milk, Galbani of this competition by the USA Cheese, Organic Smokehouse Jack Proffessionale Premio WMLM Mozzarella, Rondele Garlic Cheese Guild,” he continued. “I Firefly Farms: Accident, MD share this honor with my dedi- & Herbs Gourmet Spread- Super Gold medal: Bloomy Breeze able Cheese, Rondele Sea Salt cated team at Rogue Creamery, our Gold medal: Moo & Blue organic herd of Brown Swiss and & Cracked Pepper Gourmet Silver medal: Cabra La Mancha Spreadable Cheese, Galbani Holstein cows and truly appreci- Bronze medal: Mountain Top, ate our customers and partnership Proffessionale Premio WMLM Merry Goat Round, Merry Goat Moisture Shredded Mozzarella with Savencia supporting Rogue Round Spruce Reserve Creamery’s organic and b-corpora- Prairie Farms Dairy tion values.” Carr Valley Cheese Company Faribault, MN US cheeses had their best show- La Valle, WI Bronze medal: Caves of Farib- ing, winning 131 awards, including Super Gold medal: Gran Canaria ault Jeffs’ Select Gouda seven Super Gold, 17 Gold, 40 Sil- Gold medal: Cave Aged Marisa, ver and 67 Bronze medals. Boozin’ Ewe The Artisan Cheese Exchange “Over hundreds of years, Silver medal: Snow White Goat Sheboygan, WI US cheese makers have quietly Cheddar, Smoked Pepper Jack, Gold: Deer Creek The Fawn, formed their exceptional artisan- Glacier Point Smoked Blue, Deer Creek The Imperial Buck ship from a melting pot of cultures Menage, Caso Bolo Mellage Silver medal: Deer Creek The to deliver innovation, variety and Bronze: Glacier Gorgonzola, Airco Fawn, Deer Creek The Stag versatility to fit any global cui- sine,” said Angélique Hollister, Mozzarella Company: Dallas, TX Tillamook County Creamery executive director of the USA Gold medal: Capriella Tillamook, OR Silver: Goat Piece Hoja Santa Bronze: Tillamook Cheddar Cheese Guild. Cathy Strange, global cheese buyer at Whole “With continuing award recog- Bronze: Caicotta Goat, Oaxaca Foods Market, and Super Jury judge at the World nition and broadened distribution, Cellars At Jasper Hill Cheese Awards, displays the first ever US cheese markets worldwide are discovering Organic Valley/CROPP Greensboro, VT to capture the top prize in the contest - an Organic LaFarge, WI Gold medal: Moses Sleeper, Rogue River Blue from Rogue Creamery, Central the quality of US cheese, Hollister Point, OR. said. Gold: Organic String Cheese Bayley Hazen Blue United States Super Gold, Gold, Bronze medal: Organic Cheddar, Silver medal: Cabot Clothbound, Silver and Bronze medal winners Organic Blue Cave Aged Cheddar, Vault 5 Cave Sartori Company: Plymouth, WI Aged, Willoughby, Oma, Hartwell Super Gold medal: Sartori Reserve include: Cabot Creamery: Cabot, VT Bronze medal: Harbison SarVecchio Bronze: Cabot Alpine Cheddar Saputo Specialty Cheese USA Silver medal: Sartori Reserve Euphrates, Inc.: Johnstown, NY Super Gold medal: Round Kiss My Haystack Mountain Goat Dairy Chardonnay BellaVitano, Bal- Gold medal: Feta Ash Longmont, CO samic BellaVitano Silver medal: Kiss My Ash, Reserve Bronze: Sartori Reserve BellaVi- Silver medal: Haystack Peak, Pine River Pre-Pack, Inc. Blue, Black Pepper Fontinella tano Gold, Merlot BellaVitano, Promontory, Funkmeister Newton, WI Sartori Reserve Tennessee Whiskey Bronze medal: Swiss & Almond Wegmans Food Markets Beecher’s Handmade Cheese BellaVitano, Espresso BellaVitano Silver medal: 1916, Showmmmz Seattle, WA Cold Pack Bronze medal: Sake 2 Me, Profes- Silver medal: Marco Polo Reserve Arthur Schuman/Schuman Cheese Pineland Farms Dairy: Bangor, ME sor’s Blue Bronze medal: Flagship, Flagsheep Elgin, IL Bronze: Ranch Cheddar Curds Silver medal: Cello Asiago, Cello Crown Finish Caves Caputo Cheese: Lake Forest, IL Jacobs & Brichford Farmstead Rich & Creamy Mascarpone New York, NY Silver medal: Burrata Connersville, IN Bronze medal: Queen of Corona, Bronze medal: Hand Dipped Rogue Creamery Gold medal: Everton Bismark, Barnburner Ricotta, Nodini Central Point, OR Silver medal: Ameribella Super Gold medal: Rogue River Bronze: JQ, Briana with Truffles Blue, Rogue River Organic Blue Arla Foods USA Gold medal: Capriella Bronze: Dill Havarti, Smoked Pep- Spring Brook Farm: Reading, VT percorn Gouda, Jalapeno Havarti Bronze: Ashbrook, Tarentaise MouCo Cheese Company Farm At Doe Run Fort Collins, CA Unionville, PA Bronze medal: Ashley, ColoRouge Gold medal: St. Malachi, St. Mal- Cricket Creek Farm achi Reserve, Aged Seven Sisters Williamstown, MA Bronze medal: Creamery Collec- Bronze medal: Maggie’s Round, tion Batch #17 Berkshire Bloom, Tobasi Beehive Cheese Company Meadow Creek Farm: Galax, VA Unitah, UT Silver medal: Grayson Gold medal: Barely Buzzed Bronze medal: Mountaineer Silver: Barely Buzzed, Teahive Bronze: Promontory, Apple Wal- Rumiano Cheese Company nut Smoked Promontory, Seahive Crescent City, CA Silver medal: Dry Monterey Jack Valley Ford Cheese & Creamery Valley Ford, CA Dairy Farmers Of America Silver medal: Estero Gold Reserve Bronze medal: Colby Bronze medal: Garlic & Herb Farmers Cheese Emmi Roth USA: Monroe, WI Super Gold medal: Roth Grand Savencia Cheese USA: Lena, IL Cru Surchoix Wheel Bronze medal: Supreme Gold medal: Roth Pavino For more information, visit www.dairyconnection.com Bronze medal: Roth Monroe • See World Cheese Awards, p. 11 October 25, 2019 CHEESE REPORTER Page 11

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Ithaca, NY—Cornell Univer- plan, along with basic swabbing Cheese Reporter Ad.indd 1 2018-01-03 11:52 PM sity Dairy Foods Extension here methods, and collecting samples USDA’s 96th Annual PLANNING GUIDE has created a course designed to in the Cornell Dairy Plant. Ag Outlook Forum Nov. 4-6: NMPF, NDB, UDIA prepare students to develop and Day two will kick off with a Joint Annual Meeting, Hyatt implement an effective Pathogen session on data analysis, monitor- Set For Feb. 20-21 Regency Hotel New Orleans, Environmental Monitoring pro- ing trends in data and corrective New Orleans, LA. Visit www. gram to achieve greater product actions. In Arlington, Virginia nmpf.org for more details. safety and quality. Small groups will put together Arlington, VA—The US Depart- The two-day event will take their own corrective action plans, ment of Agriculture (USDA) STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP place here Dec. 5-6 at Stocking and look at ways to implement recently kicked off online registra- MANAGEMENT AND CIRCULATION Hall on campus and will focus these plans. 1. Publication Title: Cheese Reporter tion for its 96th annual Agricul- 2. Publication Number: 009-2142 on pathogens of concern and the Students will hear about prob- tural Outlook Forum. 3. Filling Date: August 30, 2019 4. Issue Frequency: Weekly importance of environmental sam- lem-solving and root cause analy- The event will be held here 5. Number of Issues Published Annually: 52 6. Annual Subscription Price: $140.00 pling programs. sis strategies, and will hear a meat Feb. 20-21 at the Crystal Gateway 7. Complete Mailing Address of Known Office of Publication: Potential sources of contamina- industry case study about the use 2810 Crossroads Drive, Suite 3000, Madison, Dane County Marriott Hotel Arlington. USDA’s WI 53718-7972 tion will be identified and control of Pathogen Environmental Moni- largest annual gathering will bring 8. Complete Mailing Address of Headquarters of General Business Office of Publisher: 2810 Crossroads Drive, Suite steps outlined. Participants will toring (PEM) for verification of together more than 1,500 indus- 3000, Madison, Dane County WI 53718-7972 9. Full names and complete mailing address of Publisher, work in small groups to develop food safety systems. try professionals to discuss key ag Editor and Managing Editor: Publisher, Richard D. Groves, 2810 Crossroads Drive, Suite 3000, Madison, WI 53718-7972 an Environmental Monitoring Instructors will also cover veri- issues regarding commodity mar- Editor, Richard D. Groves, 2810 Crossroads Drive, Suite Plan and discuss mitigation steps fication and continual improve- kets, international trade policies 3000, Madison, WI 53718-7972, Managing Editor, Richard D. Groves, 2810 Crossroads Drive, Suite 3000, Madison, WI and corrective actions to control ment, followed with a session on and outlooks. 53718-7972 10. Owner: Cheese Reporter Publishing Co. Inc., 2810 microbial contamination in a food the Food Safety Modernization The early registration deadline Crossroads Drive, Suite 3000, Madison, Dane WI 53718- 7972. Stockholder: Richard D. Groves, N2392 Summerville processing facility. Act’s (FSMA) on PEM hygienic is Dec. 31, and the full conference Park Road, Lodi, Columbia County WI 53555-9621 Day one begins with a general zoning and exam. Students will fee is $475 per person. After the 11. Known Bondholders, Mortgages, and Other Security Holders Owning or Holding 1 Percent or More of Total Amount introduction to environmental adjourn at 3:15 p.m. deadline, cost is $525 per person. of Bonds, Mortgages, or Other Securities: None 12. Tax Status: Has not changed during preceding 12 months monitoring, followed by a case The early registration deadline One-day registration and reduced- 13. Publication Title: Cheese Reporter 14. Issue Date for Circulation Data Below: August 30, 2019 study on pathogen contamination is Oct. 29. Cost to attend prior to rate student registration is also 15. Extent and Nature of Circulation (Average No. Copies in food processing. the deadline is $650 for New York Each Issue During Preceding 12 Months) available. a. Total Number Copies (Net Press Run): 1122 Instructors will cover what, State residents and $725 for out- For all registration-related b. (1) Paid/Requested Outside-County Mail Subscriptions Stated on Form 3541: 854 (2) Paid-in County Subscriptions: where and when to sample, con- of-state students. inquiries, call (844) 430-7073 or 56 (3) Sales through Dealers and Carriers, Street Vendors, Counter Sales, and Other Non-USPS Paid Distribution: 64 (4) duct a tour of the Cornell Dairy After Oct. 29, the fee is $725 email mbrojakowski@infinityconfer- Other Classes Mailed Through the USPS:98 c. Total Paid and/or Requested Circulation: 1072 Plant, and go over how to create a and $880, respectively. Online ences.com. d. Free distribution by Mail (Samples, complimentary, and plant zone map. registration is available at www. More event details will soon be other free): (1) Outside-County as Stated on From 3541: 0; (2) In-County as Stated on Form 3541: 0 (3) Other Classes A small group activity will be dairyextension.foodscience.cornell. available online. To sign up, visit Mailed Through the USPS: 0; (4) Free or Nominal Rate Distribution Outside the Mail: 0 dedicated to developing a sampling edu. www.usda.gov/oce/forum. e. Total free distribution:0 f. Total distribution:11072 g. Copies not distributed: 50 h Total: 1122 i. Percent paid and/or Requested Circulation: 100% Online Registration Now Open For Pack Conference On 15. Extent and Nature of Circulation (No. Copies of Single Issue Published Nearest to Filling Date a. Total Number Copies (Net Press Run): 1035 Expo East March 3-5 In Philadelphia, PA Science Of Artisan b. (1) Paid/Requested Outside-County Mail Subscriptions Stated on Form 3541: 835 (2) Paid-in County Subscriptions: 56 (3) Sales through Dealers and Carriers, Street Vendors, Philadelphia, PA—Attendee reg- new technologies and product Cheese Planned For Counter Sales, and Other Non-USPS Paid Distribution: 0 (4) istration for Pack Expo East, to be applications. Other Classes Mailed Through the USPS: 94 c. Total Paid and/or Requested Circulation: 985 held here March 3-5 at the Phila- Pack Expo’s Forum will feature Aug. 18-19 In UK d. Free distribution by Mail (Samples, complimentary, and other free): (1) Outside-County as Stated on From 3541: 0; delphia Convention Center, is 45-minute sessions on industry Somerset, UK—The biennial (2) In-County as Stated on Form 3541: 0; (3) Other Classes Mailed Through the USPS: 0; (4) Free distribution outside now officially open. trends by leaders including the Conference on the Science of mail: 0 e. Total free distribution: 0 Hosted by the Association for OpX Leadership Network, Insti- Artisan Cheese will take place f. Total distribution: 985 Packaging and Processing Tech- tute of Packaging Professionals, here Aug. 18-19, 2020 at North g. Copies not distributed: 50 h. Total: 1035 nologies (PMMI), the three-day CPA, The Association for Con- Cadbury Court. i Percent paid and/or Requested Circulation: 100% 16. Paid Electronic Circulation Average No. Copies Each event will feature 400 exhibit- tract Packagers and Manufacturers Every two years, cheese makers, Issue During Preceding 12 months. a. Paid electronic copies: 589 ing companies and span 100,000 and PMMI Business Intelligence. technologists and members of the b. Total Paid Print Copies (line 15c) + Paid Electronic Copies square feet. Roughly 7,000 industry Each session includes small group worldwide artisan cheese commu- (Line 16a): 1661 c. Total Print Distribution (Line 15f) + Paid Electronic Copies members are slated to attend the discussions. nity gather to present and discuss (Line 16a): 1661 d. Percent Paid (Both Print & Electronic Copies) 16b divided event, now in its fourth edition. The show’s Workforce Develop- new research on topics related to by 16c x 100): 100% 16. Paid Electronic Circulation Average No. Copies of Single “PMMI is proud to continue to ment Pavilion will highlight train- artisan cheese. Issue Published Nearest to Filing Date. bring the full Pack Expo experi- ing workshops, and PMMI Partner Past conferences covered how to a. Paid electronic copies: 591 b. Total Paid Print Copies (line 15c) + Paid Electronic Copies ence to the East Coast, offering a schools will present mechatron- manage risk factors associated with (Line 16a): 1576 c. Total Print Distribution (Line 15f) + Paid Electronic Copies convenient location for the indus- ics and packaging offerings. The raw milk production; influence of (Line 16a): 1576 d. 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Federal Order Class 1 Minimum Prices & DAIRY FUTURES PRICES Other Advanced Prices - November 2019 SETTLING PRICE *Cash Settled Date Month Class III* Class IV* Dry Whey* NDM* Butter* Cheese* Class I Base Price (3.5%) ...... $18.14 (cwt) 10-18 October 19 18.63 16.45 34.650 109.825 215.575 1.9570 Base Skim Milk Price for Class I ...... $10.11 (cwt) 10-21 October 19 18.66 16.45 34.700 109.825 215.575 1.9590 10-22 October 19 18.65 16.43 34.675 109.900 214.050 1.9580 Advanced Class III Skim Milk Pricing Factor ...... $10.42 (cwt) 10-23 October 19 18.65 16.41 34.600 109.900 214.500 1.9580 10-24 October 19 18.67 16.41 33.750 109.800 214.600 1.9660 Advanced Class IV Skim Milk Pricing Factor ...... $8.32 (cwt) Advanced Butterfat Pricing Factor ...... $2.3955 (lb.) 10-18 November 19 18.56 16.81 33.750 115.050 213.125 1.9550 10-21 November 19 19.18 16.84 33.800 115.525 213.000 2.0190 Class II Skim Milk Price ...... $9.02 (cwt) 10-22 November 19 19.10 16.75 33.650 115.000 211.850 2.0120 10-23 November 19 19.01 16.63 33.650 114.500 210.025 2.0020 Class II Nonfat Solids Price ...... $1.0022 (lb.) 10-24 November 19 19.37 16.62 33.000 114.750 209.750 2.0460 Two-week Product Price Averages: 10-18 December 19 18.00 16.81 34.500 117.000 209.275 1.8950 Butter ...... $2.1496 lb. 10-21 December 19 18.42 16.86 34.250 117.500 209.300 1.9430 Nonfat Dry Milk ...... $1.1014 lb. 10-22 December 19 18.38 16.73 34.250 116.525 208.725 1.9400 Cheese ...... $1.9402 lb. 10-23 December 19 18.31 16.52 34.250 116.000 206.250 1.9340 10-24 December 19 18.48 16.53 33.925 116.000 206.250 1.9500 Cheese, US 40-pound blocks ...... $2.0372 lb. Cheese, US 500-pound barrels ...... $1.7970 lb. 10-18 January 20 17.28 16.88 35.000 118.000 209.000 1.8170 10-21 January 20 17.60 16.87 35.300 118.025 209.375 1.8500 Dry Whey ...... $0.3406 lb. 10-22 January 20 17.52 16.83 35.150 117.450 207.625 1.8410 10-23 January 20 17.45 16.60 35.000 117.075 206.000 1.8370 HISTORICAL MILK PRICES - CLASS I 10-24 January 20 17.53 16.67 35.050 117.100 206.025 1.8490 10-18 February 20 16.86 17.00 35.000 119.000 210.600 1.7700 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 10-21 February 20 17.00 17.00 35.300 119.275 210.950 1.7840 10-22 February 20 16.94 16.96 35.150 118.200 209.200 1.7800 ‘15 18.58 16.24 15.56 15.50 15.83 16.14 16.53 16.28 16.34 15.84 16.48 16.71 10-23 February 20 16.92 16.77 35.150 118.200 207.400 1.7730 ‘16 16.04 13.64 13.78 13.74 13.70 13.14 13.70 15.07 16.56 16.60 14.78 16.88 10-24 February 20 16.97 16.74 34.725 117.850 207.500 1.7820

‘17 17.45 16.73 16.90 16.05 15.20 15.31 16.59 16.72 16.71 16.44 16.41 16.88 10-18 March 20 16.79 17.29 35.150 119.750 215.350 1.7590 ‘18 15.44 14.25 13.36 14.10 14.44 15.25 15.36 14.15 14.85 16.33 15.52 15.05 10-21 March 20 16.85 17.24 35.150 119.700 215.350 1.7640 ‘19 15.12 15.30 15.98 15.76 16.42 17.07 17.18 17.89 17.85 17.84 18.14 10-22 March 20 16.77 17.20 35.150 118.950 214.125 1.7570 10-23 March 20 16.75 17.06 35.150 119.125 212.250 1.7570 10-24 March 20 16.76 17.06 35.025 119.025 212.100 1.7570 10-18 April 20 16.91 17.44 36.000 120.500 217.600 1.7660 10-21 April 20 16.97 17.44 36.000 120.300 217.600 1.7740 Dairy Product Stocks in Cold Storage 10-22 April 20 16.90 17.37 36.000 119.525 217.000 1.7740 TOTAL STOCKS AS REPORTED BY USDA (in thousands of pounds unless indicated) 10-23 April 20 16.92 17.29 36.000 119.425 215.025 1.7690 Public 10-24 April 20 16.84 17.27 35.975 119.700 215.000 1.7680 Stocks in All September 30, 2019 Warehouse 10-18 May 20 17.03 17.60 36.000 121.550 220.900 1.7770 Warehouses as a % of Stocks 10-21 May 20 17.05 17.60 36.000 121.100 220.900 1.7790 10-22 May 20 17.00 17.55 36.000 120.075 219.725 1.7790 Sept 30 Aug 31 Sept 30 Sept 30 Aug 31 Sept 30 10-23 May 20 16.75 17.45 36.000 120.200 217.625 1.7750 2018 2019 2019 2018 2019 2019 10-24 May 20 16.93 17.45 36.000 120.200 218.000 1.7750 Butter 282,379 304,368 302,129 107 99 290,865 10-18 June 20 17.08 17.68 36.025 121.700 222.100 1.7850 10-21 June 20 17.13 17.68 36.250 121.700 222.100 1.7880 Cheese 10-22 June 20 17.08 17.68 36.250 121.525 221.500 1.7860 American 803,750 765,944 771,413 96 101 10-23 June 20 16.87 17.61 36.250 121.500 220.000 1.7840 Swiss 30,848 27,340 26,165 85 96 10-24 June 20 17.03 17.59 36.000 121.200 219.750 1.7830 Other 545,105 569,482 571,601 105 100 10-18 July 20 17.26 17.82 37.300 122.000 222.400 1.7970 10-21 July 20 17.32 17.82 37.300 122.500 222.775 1.7990 Total 1,379,703 1,362,766 1,369,179 99 100 1,032,875 10-22 July 20 17.30 17.78 37.300 121.800 222.025 1.7990 10-23 July 20 16.96 17.78 37.300 121.800 222.025 1.7960 10-24 July 20 17.23 17.73 37.300 121.450 222.025 1.7960 $2.15 500-Pound 10-18 August 20 17.40 17.86 37.025 122.000 224.000 1.8040 DAIRY PRODUCT SALES $2.05 Barrel Avg 10-21 August 20 17.40 17.86 37.025 122.750 224.000 1.8040 $1.95 *Adjusted to 38% moisture 10-22 August 20 17.40 17.86 37.025 122.000 223.525 1.8050 October 23, 2019—AMS’ National Dairy $1.85 10-23 August 20 17.40 17.86 37.850 122.000 223.250 1.8040 Products Sales Report. Prices included 10-24 August 20 17.39 17.83 37.850 121.750 222.800 1.8050 are provided each week by manufacturers. $1.75 Prices collected are for the (wholesale) $1.65 Interest - Oct. 24 22,401 7,424 2,415 8,235 9,021 18,771 point of sale for natural, unaged Cheddar; $1.55

boxes of butter meeting USDA standards; $1.45 Extra Grade edible dry whey; and Extra $1.35 Grade and USPH Grade A nonfortified CHEESE REPORTER SUBSCRIBER SERVICE CARD $1.25 CME vs AM S* NFDM. •Revised $1.15 N D J F M A M J J A S O PLEASE SEND ME MORE INFORMATION ON: Oct. 19 Oct. 12 Oct. 5 Sept. 28 ___Advertising ___Subscribing _____Subscripion Change ___Other______40-Pound Block Cheddar Cheese Prices and Sales If changing subscription, please include your old and new address below Weighted Price Dollars/Pound Name ______US 2.0420 2.0327 2.0941 2.0888 Sales Volume Pounds Title ______US 11,333,151 12,270,353 12,472,595• 11,367,942 Company ______500-Pound Barrel Cheddar Cheese Prices, Sales & Moisture Contest Address ______Weighted Price Dollars/Pound US 1.9409 1.8438 1.8796 1.9605 City/St/Zip ______

Adjusted to 38% Moisture New Subscriber Info E-Mail Phone ______US 1.8458 1.7486 1.7822 1.8623 Sales Volume Pounds Name ______US 10,068,726 10,158,193 11,264,955 9,628,868 Weighted Moisture Content Percent Title ______US 34.81 34.62 34.61 34.73 Company ______Butter Address ______Weighted Price Dollars/Pound US 2.1423 2.1588 2.1851• 2.1785 City/St/Zip ______Sales Volume Pounds Old Subscriber Info US 2,923,181 2,300,511 3,226,402• 4,408,260 E-Mail Phone ______Dry Whey Prices TYPE OF BUSINESS: JOB FUNCTION: Weighted Price Dollars/Pounds ___Cheese Manufacturer ___Company Management US 0.3291 0.3553 0.3546 0.3729 ___Cheese Processor ___Plant Management Sales Volume ___Cheese Packager ___Plant Personnel US 9,537,774 7,466,399 6,625,903 6,709,930 ___Cheese Marketer(broker, distributor, retailer ___Laboratory (QC, R&D, Tech) ___Other processor (butter, cultured products) ___Packaging Nonfat Dry Milk ___Whey processor ___Purchasing Average Price Dollars/Pound ___Food processing/Foodservice ___Warehouse/Distribution US 1.1073 1.0951• 1.0676 1.0561• ___Supplier to dairy processor ___Sales/Marketing Sales Volume Pounds US 17,000,101 16,172,473• 23,716,633 22,960,691• Circle, copy and FAX to (608) 246-8431 for prompt response

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DAIRY PRODUCT MARKETS NATIONAL - CONENTIONAL DAIRY PRODUCTS AS REPORTED BY THE US DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Ahead of the busy holiday season, cheese markets are very bullish. Accordingly, conventional 8-ounce shred cheese was the most advertised dairy item in the US this week. On the whole, dairy ads decreased. The total number of organic dairy ads slid by 30 percent, while conven- WHOLESALE CHEESE MARKETS tional ads decreased 2 percent. NATIONAL - OCT. 18: Cheese production continues at steady to active rates in the US. Total conventional cheese ads decreased 10 percent, while there were no organic cheese ads Milk bound for cheese vats is limited in the Midwest, as more milk loads head southeast into reported this week. Conventional cheese, in 8-ounce shreds, held an average weighted price of bottling and processing plants. Hence, the $.75 to $1.50 premiums on spot milk loads in the $2.45, compared to $2.33 last week. Conventional cheese in 8-ounce blocks weighted average Central region. Market prices are hindering cheese demand. A growing number of Class III price was $2.37, compared to $2.21 in week 42. producers report $2+ market prices have buyers opting to purchase for short-term require- ments exclusively. Block and barrel prices have nearly converged, which is generally viewed Organic half-gallon milk’s average price was $4.19, compared to the $1.99 conventional half- as an indicator of market stability. gallon. That makes an organic premium of $2.20. Organic yogurt ads were the only dairy category that showed growth this week, up 22 percent from last week. NORTHEAST- OCT. 23: Northeast market participants relay milk availability is season- ally tighter. However, there are reports of more milk available for Class III needs. Cheese Conventional yogurt ad numbers decreased 4 percent. Conventional Greek yogurt, in 4- to processing is ongoing in the region. Manufacturers’ inventories are fairly adequate; however, 6-ounce containers, had an average price of $1.05, 12 cents below its organic counterpart. some contacts are seeing lower cheese supplies in parts of the US. Cheddar cheese markets continue to show strength. Last Friday on the CME Group, barrel Cheddar cheese prices surpassed block prices. This week, block and barrel prices continue to stay in the $2.0525 RETAIL PRICES - CONVENTIONAL DAIRY - OCTOBER 25 and above price range. Some buyers are willing to purchase at heightened price levels, and Commodity US NE SE MID SC SW NW other customers are sitting back and evaluating current market conditions. Butter 1# 3.54 3.30 3.91 3.00 3.96 3.89 2.79 Wholesale prices, delivered, dollars per/lb: Cheddar 40-lb blocks: $2.4850 - $2.7725 Process 5-lb sliced: $2.1700 - $2.6500 Cheese 8 oz block 2.37 2.52 2.38 2.06 2.41 2.41 2.50 Muenster: $2.4725 - $2.8225 Swiss Cuts 10-14 lbs: $3.4075 - $3.7300 Cheese 1# block 4.38 3.99 4.47 3.99 4.29 4.99 NA Cheese 2# block 5.57 NA NA NA NA 5.99 4.99 MIDWEST AREA - OCT. 23: Cheese makers continue to report a general lack of spot milk availability. The reported spot milk price, at midweek, is higher on the top end. That Cheese 8 oz shred 2.45 2.39 2.50 2.25 2.37 2.50 2.78 said, cheese makers say they are keeping a close eye on how much spot milk to take on, Cheese 1# shred 4.41 3.99 4.85 3.99 NA NA 3.99 due to production capacity and potential resale concerns, mainly. Cheese demand reports Cottage Cheese 1.79 2.06 1.41 1.44 2.00 1.74 NA continue to be steady, but slower than a few weeks ago. Barrel producers continue to relay Cream Cheese 2.08 2.21 2.26 1.34 1.85 2.00 1.54 enduring demand, later in the season than expected. Contacts say cheese market prices, both of which are $2+, are the cause for a slight slowdown in demand ahead of the typically Egg Nog quart 3.49 NA NA 3.49 NA NA NA strong holiday season. Market tones continue to beat expectations, at least in the near-term. Egg Nog ½ gallon NA NA NA NA NA NA NA Ice Cream 48-64 oz 3.19 3.00 3.42 3.11 3.11 3.22 3.22 Wholesale prices delivered, dollars per/lb: Brick 5# Loaf: $2.4000 - $2.8250 Cheddar 40# Block: $2.1225 - $2.5225 Milk ½ gallon 1.99 1.88 NA 1.50 1.89 2.50 .99 Monterey Jack 10#: $2.3750 - $2.5800 Mozzarella 5-6#: $2.2000 - $3.1450 Milk gallon 2.82 NA NA 2.66 3.69 NA NA Muenster 5# $2.4000 - $2.8250 Process 5# Loaf: $2.1000 - $2.4600 Sour Cream 16 oz Grade A Swiss 6-9#: $2.9225 - $3.0400 Blue 5# Loaf: $2.6675 - $3.7375 1.70 1.80 1.80 1.19 2.05 1.65 1.49 Yogurt (Greek) 4-6 oz 1.05 .94 1.10 .95 1.66 .97 1.00 WEST - OCT. 23: Cheese prices on the CME exchange have been volatile; however, Yogurt (Greek) 32 oz 4.35 4.48 NA 4.62 NA 3.35 4.99 western cheese makers have found comfort in the narrowing block-barrel spread and firming Yogurt 4-6 oz cheese prices. Some industry contacts are searching out causes for the stronger prices, but .53 .57 .50 .52 .47 .53 .60 there doesn’t seem to be a definitive sign. Western cheese production is active and cheese Yogurt 32 oz 2.78 2.50 2.99 NA 2.50 2.99 NA demand is steady, but not phenomenal. Holiday orders are starting to come in and cheese US: National Northeast (NE): CT, DE, MA, MD, ME, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT; makers are somewhat unimpressed. Inventories for other natural cheese (Mozzarella) are at Southeast (SE): AL, FL, GA, MD, NC, SC, TN, VA, WV; Midwest (MID): IA, IL, IN, record levels for the month of September. However, some industry contacts suggest govern- ment purchases could be helping support cheese prices. Fiscal 2019 purchases of cheese KY, MI, MN, ND, NE, OH, SD, WI; South Central (SC): AK, CO, KS, LA, MO, NM, products are up approximately 14 percent from FY2018, and processed cheese buys are up OK, TX; Southwest (SW): AZ, CA, NV, UT; Northwest (NW): ID, MT, OR, WA, WY nearly 40 percent. In addition, total natural cheese and American type cheese inventories are down from last year and earlier in the year. The methodical draw down could be giving the cheese market support and helping narrow the gap between block and barrel prices. ORGANIC DAIRY - RETAIL OVERVIEW National Weighted Retail Avg Price: Greek Yogurt 4-6 oz: $1.17 Wholesale prices delivered, dollars per/lb: Cheddar 10# Cuts: $2.3600 - $2.5600 Cheese 8 oz block: NA Greek Yogurt 32 oz: $4.17 Cheddar 40# Block: $2.1125 - $2.3725 Monterey Jack 10#: $2.3475 - $2.6225 Cheese 8 oz shred: NA Milk ½ gallon: $4.19 Process 5# Loaf: $2.1175 - $2.3725 Swiss 6-9# Cuts: $3.0050 - $3.4350 Cheese 1 lb shred: NA Milk gallon: $5.43 Yogurt 4-6 oz: $1.33 Milk UHT 8 oz: NA FOREIGN -TYPE CHEESE - OCT. 23: In the EU, the semi-hard cheese market is fol- Yogurt 32 oz: $3.31 Sour Cream 16 oz: $2.50 lowing a firmer tendency. Sales from all channels are good, particularly the food retail sector. Demands from within the EU and from abroad continue to be to the satisfaction of providers. DRY DAIRY PRODUCTS - OCTOBER 24 Selling prices, delivered, dollars per/lb: Imported Domestic Low/medium heat Low/medium heat NDM Blue: $2.6400 - 5.2300 $2.5450 - 4.0325 NDM - CENTRAL: NDM - EAST: NDM prices rose on the bottom of the range prices are higher in the both the range and Gorgonzola: $3.6900 - 5.7400 $3.0525 - 3.7700 and top of the mostly series this week. For mostly series, on limited trading. Manufac- Parmesan (Italy): 0 $3.9325 - 6.0225 some producers, there were no excess turers are optimistic about near-term NDM Romano (Cows Milk): 0 $3.7350 - 5.8900 loads to offer on the spot market. Buyers prices. Processors, in some instances, are Sardo Romano (Argentine): $2.8500 - 4.7800 0 are paying in the mid- to upper-$1.10s both drying fairly heavy to fill their open orders. Reggianito (Argentine): $3.2900 - 4.7800 0 locally and at the border. Low/medium heat Comparatively, year-end NDM demand Jarlsberg (Brand): $2.9500 - 6.4500 0 NDM production is steady to lower with is robust. Market sources say volumes Swiss Cuts Switzerland: 0 $3.4450 - 3.7675 lighter condensed skim availability and manufactured at full capacity drying lev- Swiss Cuts Finnish: $2.6700- 2.9300 0 more dryer time allotted to increasing but- els are sold out through November and termilk powder demand. High heat NDM possibly further. High heat dryer runs are prices continued their rise on the top end. occasional. WHOLESALE BUTTER MARKETS - OCTOBER 23 Undoubtedly, high heat NDM markets are- mirroring those of low/medium heat NDM. Lactose continues to move Contacts/butter producers are not overly con- LACTOSE: WEST: Aside from strong retail orders in the well through contracts, but many of the cerned about the slightly lower market prices West in the past days, butter sales are not NDM - WEST: The market continues market pressures continue. While US lac- in September and currently. Analysts suggest doing so well. While stockrooms are full and to firm up. According to industry players, tose demand is passable, demand from a slightly bearish 2020 butter market. Higher butter is available to all interested buyers, so some end users are looking to seal or final- China continues to flounder due to Afri- imports and stocks, they suggest, will put a far, the incoming orders for the holiday seem ize contracts that will secure Q1 and Q4 can swine fever and ongoing trade issues. slightly bearish slant on the overall tone. lower than usual. While some buyers report needs. Low/medium heat NDM stocks are Some industry contacts suggest the Chi- having enough coverage and are reluctant generally in good equilibrium with the quan- nese economy has slowed and infant for- NORTHEAST: For some butter manufac- to purchase more butter, a number of pro- tities requested. Production schedules are mula sales are not as good as expected. ducers say that they are receiving a few turers, output schedules hint at processors’ active as milk volumes are available and Whey permeate is finding a little more requests for the holiday needs fulfillment. preoccupation with the number of weeks left increasing. For now, sale volumes vary market support, and contacts hope this At present, butter output is steady to a bit to produce butter that can be in retail stores depending on the providers. Some are still may start a trend that will extend to other up due to readily accessible and reason- before the Thanksgiving holiday. Shipments receiving very good requests from bakers, dairy carbohydrates, such as lactose, but it ably priced cream. A few manufacturers are are underway. Plants with frozen holdings Class III manufacturers and end users, could be some time before that becomes a planning to take advantage of lower cream are micro-fixing for some of their fourth whereas others are to the top of the range. reality. Some lactose manufacturers report prices to produce more butter; others are quarter needs. Butter demand is good, with High heat NDM prices are stable. inventories are largely committed. looking into the CME as a potential way to orders on the positive side as restaurants clear some loads. and foodservice outlets prepare for holi- day shoppers and parties. Retail sales are CENTRAL: Cream is slightly less avail- described as active. Otherwise, not all avail- WEEKLY COLD STORAGE HOLDINGS able. Some suggest, with the exception of able cream is being processed into butter, SELECTED STORAGE CENTERS IN 1,000 POUNDS - INCLUDING GOVERNMENT contractual loads, cream will soon be out of as some manufacturers produce only what reach for churning if the trend continues. Oth- they must to meet contract orders, but gen- DATE ...... BUTTER CHEESE ers have already shifted to lighter production erally no more. Consequently, cream sup- 10/21/19 ...... 57,826 80,591 schedules, as they move balanced to plentiful plies tend to circumvent churning, moving to 10/01/19 ...... 42,613 82,484 stocks. Butter market tones are, relative to Class II and III cream-based production as it Change ...... 15,213 -1,893 their typical steadfastness, slightly in flux. expands seasonally. Percent Change...... 36 -2 Page 16 CHEESE REPORTER October 25, 2019

retained a wide forecast milk price CME CASH PRICES - OCTOBER 21 - 25, 2019 Firm Whole Milk range,” Hurrell said. “These factors Visit www.cheesereporter.com for daily prices Powder Demand, include global trade tensions and 500-LB 40-LB AA GRADE A DRY political instability in some of our CHEDDAR CHEDDAR BUTTER NFDM WHEY Other Factors key sales regions. MONDAY $2.0525 $2.0700 $2.1200 $1.1650 $0.2850 “And, as is always the case, we October 21 (+5¼) (+10¼) (+½) (-½) (NC) Prompt Fonterra To cannot predict the weather and TUESDAY $2.1050 $2.1025 $2.0900 $1.1650 $0.2875 October 22 (+5¼) (+3¼) (-3) (NC) (+¼) Hike Forecast Milk clearly weather conditions play a WEDNESDAY $2.1050 $2.1100 $2.0600 $1.1650 $0.2900 big role in global supply,” Hurrell October 23 (NC) (+¾) (-3) (NC) (+¼) Price added. THURSDAY $2.2000 $2.1250 $2.0575 $1.1625 $0.2925 Wellington, New Zealand— Strong demand for Fonterra’s October 24 (+9½) (+1½) (-¼) (-¼) (+¼) Fonterra this week increased its milk and the prices that are being FRIDAY $2.2500 $2.1225 $2.0600 $1.1525 $0.2825 2019/2020 forecast farmgate milk achieved, relative to other milk- October 25 (+5) (-¼) (+¼) (-1) (-1) price range from $6.25-$7.25 per producing regions, demonstrates Week’s AVG $2.1425 $2.1060 $2.0775 $1.1620 $0.2875 kilogram of milk solids to $6.55- the rationale of Fonterra’s new Change (+0.1285) (+0.0785) (-0.0490) (-0.0065) (-0.0100) $7.55 per kilogram of milk solids. strategy to prioritize New Zealand Last Week’s $2.0140 $2.0275 $2.1265 $1.1685 $0.2975 John Monaghan, Fonterra’s milk, Hurrell said. AVG chairman, said the cooperative has “One of our four priorities is to 2018 AVG $1.2345 $1.4925 $2.2190 $0.8690 $0.4860 been achieving good prices for its support regional New Zealand. If Same Week milk so far this season. you take the $7.05 mid-point of “Demand for whole milk pow- today’s revision to our forecast MARKET OPINION - CHEESE REPORTER der (WMP) has been firm, and farmgate milk price, it’s another Cheese Comment: Four cars of blocks were sold Monday, the last at $2.0700, for the full season we’re expect- $450 million into regional New which set the price. Seven cars of blocks were sold Tuesday, the last at $2.1025, ing it to be above last year. Global Zealand,” Hurrell noted. which set the price. On Wednesday, three cars of blocks were sold, the last at WMP production is down year In its most recent “Global Dairy $2.1100, which raised the price. Five cars of blocks were sold Thursday, the last to date and expected to continue Update,” for the month of Septem- at $2.1250, which set the price. Two cars of blocks were sold Friday, the last at ber, Fonterra reported that its total $2.1225, which lowered the price. The barrel price increased Monday on an unfilled to decrease for the remainder of bid at $2.0525, rose Tuesday on an unfilled bid at $2.1050, jumped Thursday on an 2019,” Monaghan said. New Zealand milk collection for unfilled bid at $2.2000, and rose Friday on an unfilled bid at $2.2500. “We are also continuing to sell August was 97.6 million kilograms of milk solids, up 1.1 percent from Butter Comment: The price rose Monday on a sale at $2.1200, dropped Tuesday our skim milk powder at higher on a sale at $2.0900, fell Wednesday on a sale at $2.0600, declined Thursday on a prices than EU and US dairy August 2018. Season-to-date milk sale at $2.0575, then rose Friday on a sale at $2.0600. companies in Global Dairy Trade collection was 130.3 million kilo- grams of milk solids, up 2 percent NDM Comment: The price declined Monday on a sale at $1.1650, fell Thursday on (GDT) Events,” Monaghan con- an uncovered offer at $1.1625, and declined Friday on a sale at $1.1525. tinued. from the previous season. Miles Hurrell, Fonterra’s CEO, New Zealand milk production Dry Whey Comment: The price increased Tuesday on a sale at 28.75 cents, rose was up 0.8 percent in August com- Wednesday on a sale at 29.00 cents, increased Thursday on a sale at 29.25 cents, said there are positive signals for then fell Friday on a sale at 28.25. Heavy October trading continued at the CME for milk prices. pared to August 2018, Fonterra Dry Whey with another 62 cars being traded this week. That brings the total to 230 “It is still very early in the season reported. cars of Dry Whey being traded at the CME this month. and a lot can change. There are a Season-to-date production rep- number of factors we are keeping a resents less than 9 percent of sea- KossProducts.pdf 6 6/6/19 2:26 PM WHEY MARKETS - OCTOBER 21 - 25, 2019 close eye on, which is why we’ve sonal production. RELEASE DATE - OCTOBER 24, 2019

Animal Feed Whey—Central: Milk Replacer: .2400 (NC) – .2600 (NC) Buttermilk Powder: Products & Components Central & East: 1.0600 (+1) – 1.1275 (NC) West: 1.0300 (NC) – 1.1000 (NC) Mostly: 1.0400 (NC) – 1.0600 (NC) for Food Manufacturing Casein: Rennet: 3.1200 (NC) – 3.1825 (NC) Acid: $3.1975 (+7¼) – $3.4500(+5¼)

Dry Whey—Central (Edible): Nonhygroscopic: .2500 (NC) – .3600 (NC) Mostly: .3100 (-1) – .3400 (NC) Mezzanines, Platforms & Dry Whey–West (Edible): Master Distributor Pump SuperCenter Nonhygroscopic: .2425 (-1¼) – .4100 (NC) Mostly: .3100 (NC) – .3800 (NC) Stairs Sanitary Valves .3200 (NC) – .3700 (-2) Dry Whey—NorthEast: & Pumps Lactose—Central and West: Edible: .1800 (NC) – .3900 (NC) Mostly: .2300 (NC) – .3300 (NC) C

Nonfat Dry Milk —Central & East: M Low/Medium Heat: 1.0925 (+½) – 1.1800 (NC) Mostly: 1.1400 (NC) – 1.1700 (+1) Y High Heat: 1.2200 (NC) – 1.2800 (+1)

CM Nonfat Dry Milk —Western: Low/Medium Heat: 1.1075 (+1¼) – 1.2000 (+1) Mostly: 1.1400 (NC) – 1.1800 (NCMY )

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