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e l y S OutShred Your Competition PRECISE, RAPID CHEESE REPORTER SHREDS urschel.com  Vol. 145, No. 10 • Friday, August 21, 2020 • Madison, Wisconsin USDA Awards $18 Million To Dairy Milk Production Rose 1.5% In July; Cow Business Innovation Program Numbers Rise For Wisconsin, Vermont, Tennessee Will Continue Direct technical assistance First Time Since Mar. includes nonmonetary assistance Washington—US milk produc- Work Started Under Previous Program Awards directly to dairy businesses through tion in the 24 reporting states either private consultation or during July totaled 17.8 billion Washington—The US Depart- distribution of dairy products. DBI widely available distribution. pounds, up 1.5 percent from July ment of Agriculture (USDA) on Initiatives provide direct techni- Technical assistance may be pro- 2019, USDA’s National Agricul- Thursday announced that the Dairy cal assistance and grants to dairy vided directly through the host ini- tural Statistics Service (NASS) Business Innovation (DBI) Initia- businesses, including niche dairy tiative or through industry experts reported Wednesday. tives grant program has awarded products such as specialty cheese, or research institutions, including June’s milk production esti- $18.4 million to the initiatives at or dairy products derived from the the cooperative extension services. mate was revised up by 59 million the University of Wisconsin, Ver- milk of a dairy animal, including DBI Initiatives facilitate and pounds, so output in the 24 report- mont Agency of Agriculture, Food cow, sheep and goat milk. have operational responsibility to ing states was up 0.8 percent from and Markets, and University of These initiatives specifically carry out a subaward program with June 2019, rather than up 0.5 per- Tennessee. focus on: diversifying dairy product at least 50 percent of the allot- cent as originally estimated. Those three initiatives were markets to reduce risk and develop ted funds. An initiative may pro- Production per cow in the 24 competitively selected last Sep- higher-value uses for dairy prod- vide a subaward to an entity that reporting states averaged 2,016 tember to fulfill the purpose of the ucts; promoting business develop- receives direct technical assistance pounds for July, 19 pounds above program. A total of $1.36 million ment that diversifies farmer income to advance the business activi- July 2019. was awarded at that time, includ- through processing and marketing ties recommended, and conduct a The number of milk cows on ing $454,392.00 each to Wiscon- innovation; and encouraging the competitive subaward program to farms in the 24 reporting states sin, Vermont and Tennessee. use of regional milk production. dairy businesses that did not seek in July was 8.83 million head, The new funds will continue DBI Initiatives provide direct or receive direct technical assis- 44,000 head more than July 2019 work started under their previous technical assistance and make sub- tance. and 2,000 head more than June awards and will support projects grants to dairy businesses. They Under the grant awarded last 2020. Prior to that increase, milk that start no later than Sept. 30, must also build on previous efforts year to the University of Wis- cow numbers in the 24 reporting 2020, and end no later than Sept. to engage existing dairy industry consin, the Center for Dairy states had fallen for four straight 29, 2023. The funds will be equally resources, including dairy farm Research (CDR) and the Wis- months. divided to the three initiatives; density and suitability, as well as consin Cheese Makers Associa- Milk production for the entire that is, each initiative will receive activities conducted by dairy pro- tion (WCMA) created a regional US during July totaled 18.65 bil- about $6.13 million. motion and research programs, initiative called the Dairy Busi- lion pounds, up 1.5 percent from The DBI Initiatives support research organizations, dairy business Innovation Alliance. The DBIA July 2019. Production per cow dairy businesses in the develop- nesses, or academic or industry for the entire US averaged 1,994 ment, production, marketing and stakeholders. • See Dairy Innovation, p. 9 pounds for July, 21 pounds above July 2019. The number of milk Darigold Planning Dairy Groups Tout Nutritional Benefits cows on farms in the US in July was 9.35 million head, 37,000 To Build New Of Dairy Foods In DGAC Comments head more than July 2019, and 2,000 head more than June 2020. Large-Scale Global Washington—Several dairy the DGAC report’s numerous industry organizations touted the recommendations about the California’s July milk produc- Ingredients Plant nutritional benefits of dairy prod- importance of dairy in a healthy tion totaled 3.4 billion pounds, up Seattle, WA—Darigold, Inc., last ucts in their comments on the diet, and was “particularly pleased • See Milk Output Rises, p. 6 Friday announced organizational recently released scientific report to see the DGAC acknowledge changes designed to accelerate of the 2020 Dietary Guidelines dairy as an independent food the long-term transformational Advisory Committee (DGAC). group, including dairy as a core Class I & II Pricing Factor: strategy of the dairy cooperative’s The US Departments of Agri- component of eating patterns global ingredients business. culture (USDA) and Health and associated with positive health Butterfat $3.00 Matthew Sagendorf has joined Human Services (HHS) estab- outcomes and reinforce the 2020 vs 2019 Darigold to lead the construction lished the DGAC to examine the importance of consuming three $2.75 and start-up of a new large-scale evidence on specific nutrition servings of dairy each day.” global ingredients plant. Sagen- and public health topics and pro- IDFA urged USDA and HHS $2.50 dorf, who has over 20 years of vide independent, science-based to carry these recommendations experience in engineering and advice to the federal government into the final Dietary Guidelines $2.25 growth projects, will oversee and as the agencies develop the next for Americans. manage all on-site planning and edition of the Dietary Guidelines On the other hand, IDFA $2.00 construction at the new plant, as for Americans (DGA). was “disappointed that numer- $1.75 well as start-up and commission- The DGAC released its sci- ous studies related to the health ing. entific report last month, and effects of dairy foods at a variety $1.50 The selection of a location for accepted comments on the report of fat levels were not reflected in the plant is ongoing and will be through Aug. 13, 2020. the DGAC report.” $1.25 The International Dairy Foods • See New Darigold Plant, p. 5 Association (IDFA) applauded • See Dairy Nutrition, p. 11 $1.00 J F M A M J J A S O N D Page 2 CHEESE REPORTER August 21, 2020

Past Issues Read this week’s issue EDITORIAL COMMENT or past issues of Cheese Reporter on your mobile phone or tablet by scanning this The record in the gruyere case QR code. demonstrates that cheese identi- DICK GROVES Cheese Reporter Publishing Co. Inc. ©2020 fied as “gruyere” is made in many locations in addition to Switzerland 2810 Crossroads Drive, Suite 3000 Publisher / Editor Madison, WI 53718-7972 and France... (608) 246-8430 • Fax (608) 246-8431 Cheese Reporter http://www.cheesereporter.com e: [email protected] DICK GROVES tw: @cheesereporter Publisher/Editor e-mail: [email protected] 608-316-3791 MOIRA CROWLEY US, EU Differ Greatly On Genericness Of Cheese Names Specialty Cheese Editor some have changed the names of e-mail: [email protected] The US Patent and Trademark In approving Denmark’s GI for 608-316-3793 Office recently rejected an effort Havarti, the European Commis- their products or removed the term

KEVIN THOME by French and Swiss Gruyere asso- sion also concluded that data sub- ‘gruyere’ from marketing materi- Advertising & Marketing Director ciations to trademark the term mitted concerning the production als or a webpage fails to persuade e-mail: [email protected] “gruyere” in the US. In so doing, and marketing of “Havarti” outside us that the public in the United 608-316-3792 the USPTO reminded us that, the EU aren’t relevant. But it was States would not primarily under- BETTY MERKES when it comes to the genericness considered relevant in the TTAB’s stand ‘gruyere’ to refer to a type of Classifieds/Circulation Manager e-mail: [email protected] of cheese names, the US and the ruling. cheese regardless of its country of 608-316-3790 European Union are far, far apart. The record in the gruyere case origin or any particular certifica-

REGULAR CONTRIBUTORS: As reported on our front page demonstrates that cheese identi- tion standards.” Jen Pino-Gallagher, Bob Cropp, Brandis two weeks ago, the USPTO’s fied as “gruyere” is made in many Certainly the same could be said Wasvick, Dan Strongin, John Umhoefer Trademark Trial and Appeal Board locations in addition to Switzer- for Havarti, production of which You can e-mail our contributors at: [email protected] concluded that purchasers and land and France, including Ger- totaled 43.2 million pounds last consumers of cheese understand many, Austria and the US, the year in Wisconsin alone. The Cheese Reporter is the official the term “gruyere” as a designa- TTAB noted. It further pointed And the same could also be said publication of the following associations: tion that primarily refers to a cat- out that those knowledgeable of for Parmesan cheese. The European California Cheese & Butter Association egory within the genus of cheese the World Championship Cheese Commission contends that “Par- Lisa Waters, “that can come from anywhere,” Contest “will know that non- mesan” is a translation borrowed 1011 Pebble Beach Dr, Clayton, CA 94517 and sustained the opposition to the Swiss and non-French producers of from the French for “Parmigiano Central Wisconsin Cheesemakers’ and registration of the gruyere trade- cheese (along with Swiss or French Reggiano.” According to the Com- Buttermakers’ Association Jim Mildbrand mark “on the ground of generic- producers) are listed as winners in mission, “Parmesan” and “Parmi- [email protected] ness.” ‘gruyere’ categories for each year giano Reggiano” are synonymous, Cheese Importers Association of America This decision differs consider- for which there is evidence.” and so the use of the designation 204 E St. NE, Washington, DC 20002 ably from decisions handed down In the US, Emmi Roth (and its “Parmesan” is reserved exclusively Eastern Wisconsin Cheesemakers’ and by EU entities when it comes to predecessor company Roth Kase) to producers in the specific Italian Buttermakers’ Association determining the genericness of a has been the largest producer of region who produce cheese accord- Barb Henning, Henning’s Cheese 21812 Ucker Road, Kiel, WI 53042 cheese name. For example, the cheese labeled as “gruyere” for ing to a mandatory specification. International Dairy-Deli-Bakery Association TTAB noted that there is a US many years, the TTAB stated. Given that US production of 8317 Elderberry Road, Madison, WI 53717 Food and Drug Administration Emmi Roth in 2012 ceased label- Parmesan totaled over 400 million Missouri Butter & Cheese Institute standard of identity for “gruyere ing its US-produced cheese with pounds last year, it’s probably safe Terry S. Long, 19107 Factory Creek Road, cheese” which identifies the ingre- the term “gruyere,” but didn’t to conclude that US consumers Jamestown, MO 65046 dients and the production stan- cease the production and sale of understand that “Parmesan” refers Nebraska Cheese Association dards for any cheese labeled as a the cheese itself. Emmi Roth indi- to a type of cheese regardless of Ed Price, Fremont, NE 68025 “gruyere cheese” but does not limit cated in this TTAB case that it its country of origin or any par- New York State Cheese Manufacturer’s Assn the cheese to a particular geo- continues to produce millions of ticular certification standards. It’s Kathyrn Boor, 11 Stocking Hall, also worth remembering that Par- Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853 graphic source. pounds per year of “Domestic Pri- By contrast, the European vate-Label branded Gruyere.” mesan, like Gruyere, has an FDA North Central Cheese Industries Assn Lloyd Metzger, SDSU, Box 2104, Commission last October granted In addition to Emmi Roth and standard of identity. Brookings, SD 57007 Denmark protected geographical other producers of cheese labeled as But Parmesan doesn’t have a North Dakota Cheese Makers’ Assn indication (GI) status for Havarti, “gruyere” in the US, there are Codex standard. Such a standard Chuck Knetter, Medina, ND 58467 despite the fact that there is a non-Swiss and non-French for- was debated in the early years of Ohio Swiss Cheese Association Codex Alimentarius standard for eign producers of cheese labeled as the 21st century and, at its sixth Lois Miller, P.O. Box 445, Havarti that dates back to 1966. “gruyere” that’s sourced in Austria session held in 2004, the major- Sugar Creek, OH 44681 And that Codex doesn’t specify and Germany and sold in the US, ity of the Codex Committee on South Dakota State Dairy Association that Havarti has to be produced the TTAB continued. Milk and Milk Products was of the Howard Bonnemann, SDSU, Box 2104, Brookings, SD 57007 in Denmark; it only states that the And while the Swiss and French opinion that the name “Parmesan” Gruyere associations “may have is and has been generic for quite Southwestern Wisconsin “country of origin (which means Cheese Makers’ Association the country of manufacture, not had some success” in getting cer- some time. But reference to EU Myron Olson, Chalet Cheese Coop, the country in which the name tain retailers to stop using the term legislation prevented a decision N4858 Cty Hwy N, Monroe, WI 53566 originated) shall be declared.” “gruyere” in connection with labels on the establishment of a global Wisconsin Association for Food Protection But the European Commission for cheese not sourced in Switzer- standard for Parmesan cheese by Bob Wills PO Box 620705, Middleton WI 53562 concluded that having a specific land or France, “there is ample the CCMMP. Wisconsin Cheese Makers’ Association Codex standard, as well as an evidence that many others exist What this boils down to is that John Umhoefer, 5117 W. Terrace Dr., inclusion of Havarti in Annex B and continue to sell non-Swiss the US and the EU have different Suite 402, Madison, WI 53718 to the Stresa Convention “does and non-French cheese labeled ways to determine the genericness Wisconsin Dairy Products Association not imply that the said name has as ‘gruyere’ in the United States,” of cheese names. And both ways Brad Legreid, 8383 Greenway Blvd., Middleton, WI 53562 become generic.” the TTAB stated. “The fact that are driven by economics.

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ing aircraft disputes and remove escalation in this trade dispute, so USTR Modifies Tariffs In Airbus Dispute; tariffs on targeted sectors not that the weakening of our thriving Almost All Cheese, Dairy Tariffs Remain directly related to the aircraft case. dairy industry can be stopped,” EU “We do not believe that using Trade Commissioner Phil Hogan Washington—The Office of the Since then, bipartisan groups of our sectors as leverage in disputes stated that “our priority remains to US Trade Representative (USTR) House and Senate members urged that are not connected to us is reach a balanced negotiated solu- on Tuesday published a notice in US Trade Representative Robert helping with the broader, unre- tion to the longstanding civil air- the Federal Register announcing Lighthizer to remove the Section lated issues,” said the EU coali- craft disputes with the US as soon modifications to the list of prod- 301 tariffs that were placed on EU tion, which includes the European as possible.” ucts subject to additional duties in food and beverage products. Dairy Association (EDA) and sev- However, despite “our best the successful US WTO challenge “Restaurants, retailers, grocers, eral other food, wine and spirits efforts, it looks like we will not be to subsidies for large civil aircraft importers and distributors, many organizations. able to solve our differences before provided by the European Union of which are small, locally-owned “While we appreciate that trade the WTO arbitrator’s award on the (EU), France, Germany, Spain, businesses, have experienced tensions between US and EU are EU’s countermeasure rights in the and the United Kingdom. severe economic hardship due to complex, with serious issues on Boeing dispute, as the US has not USTR is removing from the the increased cost of goods” since both sides, punitive tariffs cause so far engaged in negotiations,” tariff list certain products from the 25 percent tariffs were imposed irreparable harm to companies of Hogan continued. Greece, specifically the cheese tar- last October, 13 senators wrote in all sizes and weaken their entire In the EU case against US sub- iff subheading 0406.90.99, and the a letter to Lighthizer. While the supply chains, at a time when sidies to Boeing, the WTO Appel- United Kingdom, and adding an Trump administration decided growth and job creation are most late Body in April 2019 confirmed equivalent amount of trade from earlier this year, during a previous needed,” the coalition continued. that the US has not taken appro- France and Germany. review, not to increase the tariffs, For its part, the US “is commit- priate action to comply with the The changes are modest, accord- “the negative economic costs of ted to obtaining a long-term reso- WTO rules on subsidies, according ing to the USTR; the amount of the remaining 25 percent tariffs lution to this dispute,” Lighthizer to the European Commission. products subject to countermea- continue and the COVID-19 pan- said. “Accordingly, the US will Hogen said in his letter to Euco- sures will remain unchanged at demic has only compounded the begin a new process with the EU lait. “Given the lack of progress, $7.5 billion and the tariff rates will harm.” in an effort to reach an agreement we have to be prepared to impose remain unchanged at 15 percent “The economic crisis resulting that will remedy the conduct that EU tariffs on US products — in the for aircraft and 25 percent for all from the COVID-19 pandemic harmed the US aviation industry same way as the US has imposed other products, including numer- has been particularly hard for the and workers and will ensure a level additional duties on EU products ous cheese and other dairy prod- food, beverage, and hospitality playing field for US companies.” since last October.” ucts imported from the EU. industries in our country, which Meanwhile, in response to a The EU’s list of potential prod- The changes will take effect on include many small and medium- recent letter from Eucolait (the ucts to be targeted by the EU Sept. 1, 2020. sized retailers, restaurants, distrib- European Association of Dairy retaliation includes three tariff Last October, the WTO autho- utors and manufacturers,” more Trade) requesting that the Euro- subheadings for cheese, as well as rized the US to take $7.5 billion than 150 House members said in pean Commission “do everything numerous tariff subheadings for in countermeasures in the long- their letter to Lighthizer. “To help in its power to mitigate a further other food products. running dispute against the EU, our constituents during this crisis, France, Germany, Spain and the we urge you to remove all duties United Kingdom regarding their for food and drink products (HTS illegal subsidies for the Airbus con- Subheadings 0203 through 2208) sortium, the USTR noted. At that imposed in relation to this case time, the US imposed additional without lowering the total value tariffs of 25 percent on products duties that can be imposed.” of current and former EU mem- ber countries, including numerous EU Groups Seek De-escalation cheese and other dairy products, Following the USTR’s announce- with a trade value of approximately ment, and in view of a forthcom- $7.5 billion. ing WTO report on the Boeing The tariff action is periodically case between the US and the EU, reviewed and modified. The dead- 14 EU associations representing At H&C we are constantly line for submitting comments dur- affected sectors called on the EU ing this review ended in late July. and US to “de-escalate” the ongo- developing solutions to enhance eﬃciency and drive growth

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Lots of Uncertainty on Milk Prices by Dr. Bob Cropp from our Dairy Situation & Outlook: August 19, 2020 In mid-April on the CME numbers declined for four months milk/skim milk powder, improved archives 40-pound Cheddar blocks were July cow numbers increased by exports of cheese and whey prod- $1.00 per pound. But prices rallied 2,000 head and were 0.4 percent ucts. with blocks setting a new record in higher than a year ago. Milk per June exports were up 28 per- 50 YEARS AGO Aug. 21, 1970: Arlington June at $2.81 per pound and con- cow improved being 1.1 percent cent by volume from a year ago. Dairy Research, tinued to increase setting another higher than a year ago. Cheese exports were a record for Heights, IL— record at $3.00 per pound on July But several things happened on any given month, nonfat dry milk/ Inc. is ready to launch at least 13th. But $3.00 per pound lasted the demand side. The bright spot is skim milk powder exports were 20 new dairy items to the pub- just one day with prices falling ever home consumption of dairy prod- up 77 percent, butterfat exports lic, including high protein yogurt since. Blocks were $2.2350 per ucts has and continues to run well 15 percent higher and total whey and Cottage cheese, fruit fla- pound the end of July and averaged above year ago levels. Restaurants products 8 percent higher with dry vored, dairy-based drinks, spray- $2.6466 for the month. partially reopened and there was whey 41 percent higher as China dried butter, milk-based meat Cheddar barrels were also a low a need to buy cheese and replen- purchased more whey products as substitutes, instant yogurt and of $1.00 per pound in April, reach ish their stocks. But in July the they restock their swine herd fol- dairy-based coffee creamers. $2.425 in June and $2.465 in July surge in the coronavirus resulted lowing last year’s African Swine but fell to $2.235 the end of July in restaurants being instructed to Fever outbreak. But July exports Washington—The FDA this averaging $2.408 for the month. cut back on their openings. It also may have been lower, particularly week released a report on the These price changes resulted in looks like food service will be neg- for cheese as June and July prices safety of monosodium glutamate the Class III price to increase from atively impacted as many schools were well above world prices. (MSG), indicating that since $12.14 in May to $21.04 in June and colleges open this fall with There remains a lot of uncer- its use was not found to benefit and $24.54 in July. virtual learning, high school and tainty as to where milk prices are infants, its should not be added Unfortunately, milk prices are college fall sports being cancelled, headed for the remainder of the to foods specifically designed for headed lower with the August professional sports to have no fans year and for next year. Until the them. Class III around $19.45 and pos- in the stands and conferences and coronavirus comes much more sibly heading to the $16’s for other major events being can- under control and things return 25 YEARS AGO the reminder of the year. Both celled. These moves hurt beverage more to normal the demand for Aug. 18, 1995: Montpelier, 40-pound Cheddar blocks and milk, cheese and butter sales. dairy products will be depressed. VT—Many national dairy com- Dairy exports could continue to Cheddar barrels have weakened Under the Farmers to Families panies have notified the state Food Box program that operated do fairly well as US prices have considerably. The 40-pound Ched- of Vermont that their products dar blocks got as low as $1.58 per from May 15th to June 30th the now become more competitive are made with milk from cows pound and are now $1.71. Ched- government purchased a lot of with world prices. Also, world milk treated with BST/BGH, and they dar barrels are now $1.375. Unless cheese. The second round of Farm- production in other major export- will be labeled to comply with a prices strengthen some Class III ers to Families Food Box program ers continues to increase at a rela- new state law. The roll towards could fall below $16. Current Class is operating from July 1 to August tively slow rate which could give seeing Vermont’s unique and III September futures are $15.41. 31st but the amount of cheese pur- US opportunities for more exports. What has changed since June chased will be reduced. But with the worldwide spread of controversial BST/BGH labeling and July to result in lower cheese Demand was also boosted by the coronavirus there is a concern law began in earnest last week. prices? On the supply side milk higher dairy exports in May and worldwide recession could dampen production declined 0.5 percent June. With the exception of butter demand. The level of US milk pro- Berkeley, CA—Californians can in May and was up just 0.8 per- nonfat dry milk/skim milk powder duction will a be very important. stay tuned for more “got milk?” cent in June as dairy cooperatives and cheese were below world mar- USDA is forecasting 2021 milk advertising now that the state’s implemented base excess plans on ket prices in May and early June. production to increase 1.9 percent, fluid milk processors have voted their producers. But dairy produc- World customers took advantage adjusted for leap year in 2020, the to extend the award-winning ers have responded to the higher of these lower prices and increased result of just 0.1 percent more milk marketing campaign until 1999. milk prices in May and June. July purchases. May dairy product cows and 1.8 percent more milk Based on an assessment to the milk production was 1.5 percent exports were the most in two years processors of three cents per gal- higher than a year ago. After cow with record exports of nonfat dry • See Cropp, p. 6 lon, the campaign will again be funded to the tune of more than $20 million per year. 10 YEARS AGO Aug. 20, 2010: Madison—Sar- tori Foods, Plymouth, WI, was named Cheese & Butter Grand Champion and Gifford’s Dairy, Skowhegan, ME, was selected Grade A & Ice Cream Grand Champion in this week’s World Dairy Expo Championship Dairy Product Contest. Sartori won the top award for its SarVecchio Parmesan Wheel, and Gifford’s Dairy took home top honors for its Chocolate Ice Cream.

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regulated by FDA, the agency said. GDT Price Index Falls FDA, OSHA Develop Health, Food Safety These include milk, produce, sea- 1.7%; Only Skim Milk Checklist To Aid Industry During Pandemic food, eggs, grains, game meat, and other raw materials or ingredients, Powder Price Rises Washington—To assist the food focuses on employee health, screen- as well as their resulting human or Auckland, New Zealand—The industry as it navigates changes to ing, and operation configuration animal food products. price index on this week’s Global operations related to the corona- for social distancing to prevent or The checklist also provides use- Dairy Trade (GDT) dairy com- virus pandemic, the US Food and minimize the spread of COVID- ful information for foreign facilities modity auction declined 1.7 per- Drug Administration (FDA) has 19 based on guidelines provided by that manufacture, process, pack, or cent from the previous auction, teamed up with the Occupational Centers for Disease Control and hold food intended for consump- held two weeks ago. Safety and Health Administration Prevention and OSHA. tion in the US, according to the Results from this week’s GDT (OSHA) to develop the “Employee The second section highlights Food and Drug Administration. auction, with comparisons to the Health and Food Safety Check- food safety requirements, found in The checklist is not an exhaus- auction held two weeks ago, were list for Human and Animal Food existing regulations, that can help tive list of all measures food opera- as follows: Operations During the COVID-19 the food industry assess the poten- tions may take to protect employee Cheddar cheese: The average Pandemic.” tial impact of COVID-19-related health and food safety during the winning price was $3,442 per met- The checklist pulls from exist- operational changes on food safety pandemic, but it can serve as a ric ton ($1.56 per pound), down ing guidance provided by FDA, practices. quick reference to identify areas 3.6 percent. Average winning OSHA and the Centers for Disease Some operational changes that where additional attention could prices were: Contract 1 (Septem- Control and Prevention (CDC) could impact food safety include be warranted, FDA said. ber), $3,525 per ton, down 3.2 and is intended to serve as a quick closures, changes among food Operations are advised to con- percent; Contract 2 (October), reference to help the food indus- safety staff, or changes to suppliers tinue to refer to guidelines offered $3,399 per ton, down 0.4 percent; try assess employee health, social or ingredients. by their state and local govern- Contract 3 (November), $3,426 distancing, and food safety within Some or all of this checklist ments, as well as additional infor- per ton, down 5.7 percent; Con- workplaces as operations may be may be useful to establishments mation provided by the FDA, tract 4 (December), $3,450 per impacted by COVID-19. that are growing, harvesting, pack- CDC and OSHA. ton, down 4.3 percent; Contract The checklist is broken into two ing, manufacturing, processing, or For more information, visit 5 (January 2021), $3,508 per ton, distinct sections. The first section holding human and animal food www.fda.gov/food. down 4.5 percent; and Contract 6, $3,504 per ton, down 4.8 percent. Skim milk powder: The aver- New Darigold Plant “With increased warehouse capac- grate new products, services and processes into the rest of the com- age winning price was $2,608 per (Continued from p. 1) ity closer to Seattle and Tacoma pany’s network and functions. ton ($1.18 per pound), up 1.1 per- ports, it will be easier to manage Effective Nov. 1, Joe Coote will cent. Average winning prices were: announced next year along with our global container business and join Darigold as president of global Contract 1, $3,156 per ton, up specifics about the intended final it will enhance our partnerships ingredients. Coote has 28 years of 11.1 percent; Contract 2, $2,626 products for commercialization. with international shippers.” experience in the marketplace, per ton, up 1.4 percent; Contract Darigold is also streamlining its Darigold, the marketing and including 11 years with Fonterra. 3, $2,653 per ton, up 1 percent; international distribution capa- processing subsidiary of Northwest The role of president of global Contract 4, $2,532 per ton, up 0.4 bilities to complement production Dairy Association, said the plant ingredients is new to Darigold. percent; and Contract 5, $2,496 investments. The company has and the warehouse will not only Coote will assume all operating per ton, down 0.6 percent. signed a lease for just over 284,000 have customer impacts, but there square feet of warehouse space will be substantial improvements responsibilities of the global ingre- Whole milk powder: The aver- in the existing Prologis Emerald to the environmental footprint of dients business as well as oversee age winning price was $2,936 per Gateway, south of Boeing Field enterprise-wide operations. the corporate-wide global supply ton ($1.33 per pound), down 2.2 and near the Port of Seattle. Also at Darigold, Grant Kadavy chain functions which both for- percent. Average winning prices “The primary goal of this opera- will transition from his role as merly fell under Kadavy as COO. were: Contract 1, $3,034 per ton, tion is to streamline our logis- COO to become chief growth and Duane Naluai has been pro- down 2.1 percent; Contract 2, tics processes to better serve our risk officer. Kadavy will spend the moted to president of consumer $2,969 per ton, down 3.1 percent; expanding global customer base,” vast majority of his time spearhead- products. Naluai formerly reported Contract 3, $2,943 per ton, down said Chris Stockwell, leader of the ing a business-wide effort to launch to Grant Kadavy as COO and will 3 percent; Contract 4, $2,859 per global supply chain for Darigold. the new plant and seamlessly inte- now report directly to the CEO. ton, down 0.4 percent; and Con- tract 5, $2,884 per ton, up 0.2 percent. Butter: The average winning price was $3,370 per ton ($1.53 per pound), down 2 percent. Average winning prices were: Contract 1, $3,365 per ton, down 2.5 percent; Contract 2, $3,315 per ton, down Supplying World Class, 5.2 percent; Contract 3, $3,335 per ton, down 4.4 percent; Contract All-Natural Cheese 4, $3,450 per ton, up 1.3 percent; Contract 5, $3,445 per ton, up 5.4 to Food Service percent; and Contract 6, $3,540 Learn how our cheese solutions per ton, up 2.9 percent. can meet your exact application Anhydrous milkfat: The aver- and business needs. age winning price was $3,873 per ton ($1.76 per pound), down 2.9 [email protected] percent. Average winning prices were: Contract 1, $3,745 per ton, down 10.7 percent; Contract 2, $3,741 per ton, down 7.4 percent; Contract 3, $3,936 per ton, down 0.3 percent; Contract 4, $3,961 per ton, up 1 percent; and Contract 5, $4,072 per ton, up 1.5 percent. 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Milk Output Rises down by 6 million pounds, so pro- Total US Milk Production Milk Production by State (Continued from p. 1) duction was down 0.2 percent from 2020 vs. 2019 (in millions of pounds) June 2019, rather than up 0.3 per- 19,500 STATE July July % Change 0.5 percent from July 2019, due to cent as originally estimated. 19,300 2019 2020 Change Cows 4,000 fewer milk cows but 15 more Milk production in Texas during 19,100 California 3390 3408 0.5 -4000 pounds of milk per cow. Califor- July totaled 1.22 billion pounds, 18,900 nia’s June production was revised up 4.4 percent from July 2019, 18,700 Wisconsin 2599 2615 0.6 -11000 due to 25,000 more milk cows but up by 34 million pounds, so out- 18,500 unchanged milk per cow. Texas’s Idaho 1371 1402 2.3 14000 put was up 2.1 percent from June 18,300 June milk production had been up New York 1285 1308 1.8 -1000 2019, rather than up 1 percent as 18,100 4.4 percent from June 2019. initially estimated. 17,900 Texas 1167 1218 4.4 25000 Michigan’s July milk production Wisconsin’s July milk produc- 17,700 tion totaled 2.62 billion pounds, totaled 984 million pounds, up Michigan 958 984 2.7 3000 2.7 percent from July 2019, due to 17,500 up 0.6 percent from July 2019, due 17,300 Pennsylvania 832 865 4.0 -3000 to 11,000 fewer milk cows but 30 3,000 more milk cows and 45 more pounds of milk per cow. 17,100 Minnesota 847 860 1.5 -5000 more pounds of milk per cow. 16,900 Wisconsin’s June milk out- Michigan’s June milk output New Mexico 694 657 -5.3 NC had been down 0.6 percent from 16,700 put was revised up by 12 million J F M A M J J A S O N D Washington 596 587 -1.5 -2000 pounds, so production was down June 2019. Ohio 455 475 4.4 4000 0.9 percent from June 2019, rather Pennsylvania’s July milk produc- than down 1.4 percent as originally tion totaled 865 million pounds, Change I n M i l k Cows Iowa 432 442 2.3 NC up 4 percent from July 2019, due estimated. Jul y 2020 vs Jul y 2019 Colorado 412 436 5.8 10000 July milk production in Idaho to 3,000 fewer milk cows but 80 totaled 1.4 billion pounds, up more pounds of milk per cow. 25000 Arizona 378 380 0.5 2000 2.3 percent from July 2019, due Pennsylvania’s June milk produc- Indiana 331 351 6.0 4000 tion had been up 1.5 percent from to 14,000 more milk cows but Kansas 319 328 2.8 5000 unchanged milk per cow. Idaho’s June 2019. 14000 13000 June milk production was revised July milk production in Minne- 10000 South Dakota 235 262 11.5 13000 sota totaled 860 million pounds, down by 12 million pounds, so out- Oregon 224 220 -1.8 -1000 put was up 2.6 percent from June up 1.5 percent from July 2019, 3000 3000 2019, rather than up 3.5 percent due to 5,000 fewer milk cows but Vermont 228 216 -5.3 -4000 as initially estimated. 50 more pounds of milk per cow. Utah 195 195 - NC Minnesota’s June milk output was -1000 New York’s July milk produc- -4000 -5000 Florida 192 181 -5.7 -5000 tion totaled 1.31 billion pounds, revised up by 15 million pounds, up 1.8 percent from July 2019, due so production was up 0.4 per- -11000 Illinois 140 145 3.6 NC to 1,000 fewer milk cows but 40 cent from June 2019, rather than Georgia 143 142 -0.7 NC more pounds of milk per cow. New down 1.4 percent as originally estimated. Virginia 119 123 3.4 NC York’s June milk output was revised CA ID WI CO MN TX MI SD NY PA millions of pounds 1,000 head New Mexico’s July milk production totaled 657 million pounds, been down 1.1 percent from June Powder down 5.3 percent from July 2019, 2019. down to unchanged milk cow All told for the 24 reporting Processing numbers but 115 less pounds of states in July, compared to July milk per cow. New Mexico’s June 2019, milk production was higher Solutions milk production had been down in 17 states, with those increases 6.2 percent from June 2019. ranging from 0.5 percent in both Offering highly specialized Washington’s July milk produc- California and Arizona to 11.5 per- engineered solutions and tion totaled 587 million pounds, cent in South Dakota; down in six exceptional technical support down 1.5 percent from July 2019, states, with those declines ranging for powder processing systems. due to 2,000 fewer milk cows and from 0.7 percent in Georgia to 5.7 15 less pounds of milk per cow. percent in Florida; and unchanged  Whey, Whey Permeate Washington’s June milk output had in Utah.  Lactose  Whey Protein Concentrate Cropp could also stay above year ago lev-  Milk Powders Continued from p. 4 els, both of which could strengthen  Infant Formula the Class IV price.  Cheese Powders per cow. If this materializes, it will Dairy producers have not seen  Protein take favorable dairy exports to sup- the same strength in their milk  Flavors port higher milk prices. price as the increase in the June Class III futures are now in the and July Class III prices due to Whether you need an upgrade $15.41 for September and the $16’s relatively high negative producer to existing equipment or a new for the remainder of the year. But price differentials (PPD) in the processing system, EDT is prices could strengthen some with seven federal order markets that ready to provide - from concept milk production seasonally lower have multiple component pricing. to completion - a sanitary, efficient, system. in August and September. The While cheese prices have demand for cheese and butter is decreased bringing down the Class expected to increase during the III price the spread between the holiday season. There is also a third advanced Class III and Class IV round of the Farmers to Families prices for August is over $10. Since Food Box that runs from Septem- the mover of Class I is the average ber 1 to October 31, but at lower of the advanced Class III and Class Evaporator Dryer purchases than the first two rounds. IV prices the August Class I price Technologies, Inc. Class IV futures will be near will be below the August Class III $13.10 for August and in the low price resulting in a negative PPD. www.evapdryertech.com $14’s November and December. As Class III declines further and [email protected] Butter stocks are plentiful, but but- the spread between Class III and 715.796.2313 ter prices could strengthen some IV narrows negative PPD’s will during the holiday season. Nonfat decline and may become positive For more information, visit www.evapdryertech.com dry milk/skim milk powder exports again later this year. August 21, 2020 CHEESE REPORTER Page 7

continued to lead the way as the percent compound annual growth Dairy Permeate’s Versatility Boosting top market for new product intro- rate (CAGR) from 2015 to 2019. Its Popularity With Food Manufacturers ductions with permeate, followed  Confectionery, such as candy, by Brazil, the UK, France and the compound chocolate and choco- Arlington, VA—Much of the other growth markets for permeate Philippines, USDEC reported. late treat pieces experienced a 32 growing popularity of dairy per- around the world.” While permeate is used and percent CAGR from 2015 to 2019. meate can be attributed to its ver- The Innova tracking data fur- tracked as an ingredient across  Hot drinks posted a 5 percent satility and cost effectiveness in ther revealed that dairy permeate many categories, bakery leads with CAGR. The broader, diverse bev- delivering benefits such as flavor use is expanding and diversifying a 28.2 percent share of new prod- erage category includes permeate extension, nutritional minerals globally, with launch share notably uct launches using permeate in use in hot cocoa, malts, fermented and sodium reduction, according rising in Latin America, Asia and 2019. Confectionery ranks second beverages, drinking yogurt, hot to the US Dairy Export Council the Middle East as these regions at 15.1 percent, followed by hot and iced coffee, and other drinks. (USDEC). discover the advantages of perme- drinks at 12.4 percent, dairy at 12.2  Dairy products, such as soft During a recent webinar for ate. The geographic split for 2019 percent and snacks at 7.7 percent. serve ice cream, are also a popular Chinese food and beverage manu- was exactly 50/50, with North These categories all saw growth category, with a 19 percent CAGR facturers, USDEC reported that America and Western Europe from 2014 to 2019, USDEC noted. during the 2015-19 period. global food and beverage new accounting for half and the rest of A deeper dive by USDEC into  Snacks are an emerging and product introductions containing the world the remaining half. permeate applications reveals: promising category, with a sharp permeate have climbed sharply This contrasts with prior years,  Baked goods such as cook- upward trajectory, specifically a over the past decade, consecu- where the majority of launches ies, breads, crackers and toaster 93 percent CAGR, from 2015 to tively achieving new records in were in the early adopting regions pastries have continuously main- 2019. This includes corn, rice and recent years. of North America and Western tained the number one spot for potato-based snacks as well as fin- According to an analysis of Europe. On a country level, the US the past five years, recording a 17 ger foods, appetizers, and more. tracking data from the Innova Market Insights’ Innova Database, new product introductions containing permeate reached a record high of 531 products in 2019, up 11 percent over 2018 and double the number of introductions in 2015. USDEC noted that dairy permeate, which includes whey permeate powder and milk permeate powder, is a high-lactose ingredient produced through the removal of protein and other solids from milk or whey via physical separa- tion techniques. Whey permeate (also referred to as deproteinized whey or modified whey) is a coproduct of the production of whey protein concentrate and whey protein isolate, while milk permeate is a coproduct of the production of milk protein concentrate, milk protein isolate and ultrafiltered milk manufacturing, USDEC explained. Also sometimes called dairy products solids, dairy permeates have a minimum of 76 percent lactose, a maximum of 14 percent ash and typically between 2 and 7 percent protein, USDEC said. The US produced about 556,000 metric tons (1.2 billion pounds) of permeate in 2018, accounting for 60 percent of global production, according to USDEC. Roughly 75 percent of US production is exported. Three years ago, Codex adopted a new standard for dairy permeate powders, which USDEC said reflects growing global trade in this multi-functional ingredient. “The global trends show why permeate is a strategic business opportunity for product formula- tors looking for functionality and value,” said Annie Bienvenue, vice president, global ingredients technical marketing services for USDEC. “It’s aligned with consumer and category trends, leaves room for even more potential and limitless opportunities in China as a market completely new to perme- APT-INC.com | 877-230-5060 | Employee Owned and Operated ate in food applications, alongside For more information, visit www.APT-Inc.com Page 8 CHEESE REPORTER August 21, 2020

and unique products while inspir- New York Launches Startup Competition To ing global beverage entrepreneurs CMAB Launches Accelerate Dairy Product Innovation to unleash their creativity on the ‘Snackcelerator’ milk category,” said Fred Schonen- Albany, NY—The New York tap into its global network of more berg, founder of VentureFuel Inc., Competition To State Department of Agriculture than 500 venture capitalists, seed an innovation consultancy. and Markets, the New York Dairy investors, founders and university “This project is a great repre- Inspire Dairy-Based Promotion Order (DPO), and labs to help discover applicants. sentation of the ideals and sup- Snack Innovation VentureFuel this week announced The competition includes over port New York state dairy farmers Tracy, CA—The California Milk a new startup competition, $200,000 in awards, including have for the continued innova- Advisory Board (CMAB) has MilkLaunch. providing $15,000 to support four tion of new products and ways to announced the return of its dairy finalists in perfecting their prod- MilkLaunch will encourage market New York’s quality milk,” product innovation competition uct via lab time, customer insights, entrepreneurs to introduce dairy said LouAnne King, DPO chair with the launch of the “Real Cali- research, and mentorship from products for consumers to enjoy and partner at Mapleview Dairy. fornia Milk Snackcelerator” to global experts across the consumer with the ultimate goal of boosting “I look forward to this competition inspire ideas integrating the fla- products, retail and dairy industries. dairy sales in New York state. and the opportunity it brings for vor and functionality of California The grand prize of $150,000 will be The competition is for early- New York’s dairy industry.” dairy into snack formulations that used to accelerate the winner(s) of stage applicants ranging from idea Finalists will have the opportu- meet the needs of consumers. the competition to get to market stage to existing new products. nity to collaborate with food sci- With more than $450,000 in Products must contain at least 50 and drive dairy sales. entists from Cornell University’s awards, the competition taps into percent fluid milk, have sales of The DPO Advisory Board sup- Food Processing Development the $605 billion global snack less than $250,000, and the win- ported this project as part of its Laboratory and Sensory Evaluation food market while combining ners must commit that all milk will 2020 goals to promote and increase Program to improve their product’s two of California’s great natural be sourced from New York produc- the consumption of New York milk safety, quality, labeling and product resources: high quality, sustainable ers for at least 12 months. and dairy products. marketing practices. dairy products and the California Entries are open to all, including “We want to inspire the dairy Competition documents are entrepreneurial spirit, the CMAB dairy farms, processors, producers, community in New York, from available at www.venturefuel.net/ noted. The competition aims to entrepreneurs, academics, and ide- large operations to small family- nymilklaunch and the deadline for inspire innovation and investment ators. Also, VentureFuel, Inc. will run farms, to put forth new ideas application is Sept. 15, 2020. in dairy-based snack products, packaging and capacity within California by connecting the dots between processors, producers, investors, ideas and entrepreneurs. Through the Real California Milk Snackcelerator, the CMAB is seeking high-growth-potential snack product concepts, with cow’s milk dairy as their first ingredient and making up at least 50 percent of their formula. The startups will need to commit to producing the product in California, with milk from California dairy farms. Up to eight startups will receive $10,000 worth of support each, to develop an edible prototype. 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Pennsylvania, In Deal Dairy Innovation products, so they can get through chain and distribution innovation; (Continued from p. 1) this economic crisis and build a and market research on the poten- With Feeding PA, brighter future for our dairy farms tial for sheep, goat, and high-attri- Plans $5 Million In offers industry education, techni- and rural communities,” Baldwin bute milk. cal support and direct-to-business said. “I created this initiative Laura Ginsburg is the Center grants to dairy-related businesses in the farm bill to open up new manager and can be contacted at Dairy Purchases resources for dairy businesses to (802) 522-2252; email laura.gins- Lancaster, PA—Pennsylvania in the five states of Wisconsin, Illi- nois, Minnesota, Iowa and South foster innovation, update their [email protected]. Agriculture Secretary Russell Red- manufacturing practices and ding late last week announced a Dakota, as well as grants in support Tennessee’s Initiative of those efforts. reach new markets.” $10 million contract with Feeding Grant applications for the At the University of Tennessee, “Now more than ever, dairy busi- Pennsylvania to acquire surplus DBIA’s 2020 grant program were the Center for Profitable Agricul- nesses must work quickly to adapt dairy and other agricultural prod- due last Friday. Those grants are ture has teamed up with UT spe- to changes in consumer demands ucts from Pennsylvania producers available to dairy farms and pro- cialists and others to create some and market opportunities,” said to be funneled through the chari- cessing plants in Wisconsin, Illi- educational resources that are John Lucey, CDR director. table food system to put fresh local nois, Minnesota, Iowa and South intended to help Tennessee dairy In the next funding period, foods into the hands of Pennsylva- Dakota to assist in diversifying, farmers evaluate the profit poten- running through 2023, the DBIA nians in need. modernizing or developing new tial for dairies and value-added will provide funding across market The Pennsylvania Depart- dairy products. milk processing enterprises. research, product development, ment of Agriculture’s Pennsylva- The DBIA 2020 grant program The Center for Profitable Agri- training workshops, and consulta- nia Agricultural Surplus System will distribute direct-to-business culture’s proposal for DBI Initia- tive services to industry. (PASS) program helps to support grants totaling $220,000. Grants tives Program funding requested The DBIA will also distribute the state’s agriculture industry in will be awarded for projects in $6.1 million in funding to provide over $3.4 million in grants to dairy all 67 counties and reduce waste of increments up to $20,000. Selected a variety of educational program farm and processing businesses, agricultural surplus by making con- applicants will be notified Sept. 4, and subawards to value-added dairy nections between production agri- in potential increments between 2020. businesses in Tennessee, Kentucky, culture and the non-profit sector. $5,000 and $250,000. Karen Nielsen is the DBIA pro- and North Carolina. The project Originally enacted into law in “We’re excited to be able to gram coordinator. For more infor- will run for three years. 2010, the program was first funded support investments in great ideas mation, phone (608) 265-1491; or The project calls for the devel- in 2015 at $1 million annually. that will boost sales of value- email [email protected]. opment of various collaborations In 2017-18, program funding was added dairy products, both here Current and future announce- with colleagues from several Uni- increased to $1.5 million annually. and abroad,” said John Umhoefer, ments regarding DBIA trainings versity of Tennessee Institute of In addition to the $1.5 million the WCMA’s executive director. and grants can be found at www. Agriculture (UTIA) departments in state funds, the program has “As sales climb, the dairy industry cdr.wisc.edu and www.wischeese- including agricultural and resource been awarded an additional $10 will grow stronger and more stable, makers.org. economics, food science and ani- million — $5 million for dairy- from farm to vat.” mal science, as well as area farm only purchases and $5 million to US Sen. Tammy Baldwin Vermont’s Innovation Initiative management specialists and out- split amongst a variety of products (D-WI) authored the bill creating In Vermont, the Vermont Agency of-state collaborators from the like fruit, vegetables, meat, and the DBI Initiative program, suc- of Agriculture, Food and Markets University of Kentucky, Kentucky eggs — with funds from the state’s cessfully shepherding its passage in launched the Dairy Business Inno- Dairy Development Council, federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, 2018. Baldwin helped secure initial vation Center, serving New Eng- North Carolina State University, and Economic Security (CARES) DBIA funding in 2019, and cham- land and some of New York state, Penn State University, Tennessee Act allocation. pioned expanded funding this year, in February 2020. Dairy Producers Association, and These funds will be used over along with US Reps. Glenn Groth- The initial six priority areas for other industry partners. the next four months to buy excess man (R-WI), Ron Kind (D-WI), the DBIC will focus on: assistance Hal Pepper, a financial special- product from Pennsylvania farmers Mark Pocan (D-WI), Bryan Steil for farmers who seek to add grazing ist with the Center for Profitable and distribute them to all 67 coun- (R-WI) and state department of as a production strategy; process- Agriculture at the University of ties through 13 partners that are agriculture officials. ing and food safety education for Tennessee, is coordinating Ten- members of the Feeding Pennsyl- “Farmers, cheese makers and cheese makers; consumer com- nessee’s effort. vania and Hunger-Free Pennsylva- dairy processors must have the munication strategies for farmers; For more information, contact nia networks of food banks. tools to innovate and develop marketing and branding assistance Hal Pepper, at (931) 486-2777; “This is $10 million in relief for new Made in Wisconsin dairy for value-added producers; supply email: [email protected]. 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For more information, visit www.alpma.com Page 10 CHEESE REPORTER August 21, 2020  rBST Free Handcrafted, Award-Winning  100%Ohio’s Grass Middlefield Fed Original Cheese Finds Unexpected MarketClean-Label For Paneer Cheeses Middlefield, OH—Amish-run Middlefieldmaker at Middlefield Original Original Cheese is a Farmer-Owned Middlefield Original Cheese Cheese. Cooperative here has adopted and Co-op,“These Rich people in from the India Ohio came Tradition of Small, embraced the innovation required over and taught us how to make for a new and novel niche – sup- SustainablePaneer,” Miller Family said. “In FarmersIndia, plying Paneer cheese to a growing, they make it using a small kettle fast-casual Indian restaurant chain. Conventionalover a fire, put it on a skewerCheese and Paneer is a fresh cheese com- press it with a rock.” monly used in Indian cooking All varieties“We had quite from a time Cheddar learning to Jacks - 40# & 5# Loaves and a staple ingredient at Indian how to make Paneer,” he contin- restaurants. Middlefield began Certifiedued. “Someone’s Organic grandfather fromCheeses making Paneer a few years ago ParmesanEurope also -came Romano over and - Cheddars gave - Farmers when a Pittsburgh, PA-based busi- us more information, so it was a Amish-run Middlefield Cheese has almost completely recovered from the shutdown last March, ness concern launched a chain of 100%learning experience.”Grass Fed Cheesereigniting partnerships with distributors and cut-and-wrap operations. At least 20 percent of the Choolaah Indian BBQ fast-casual The cheese has no salt or flavor company’s total cheese production goes to foodservice sales. restaurants. Theseuntil it’s cows marinated are fed and NO put Grainson a at all. They are farmed Choolaah is the vision of co- Allskewer, Natural Miller - said. the healthy way It also sells cheese to Laubscher Regarding public and worker CEO’s Raji Sankar and Randhir Paneer doesn’t melt, so you can Cheese Company, Inc. of Mercer, safety, CDC guidelines were fol- Sethi of Pittsburgh’s Wholesome fry it in a pan or barbecue it – a PA, a cut and wrap operation. lowed at Middlefield’s on-site retail International, which isSustainable also a fran- very uniqueFarming cheese. - Our cows enjoy“They a takehealthy, the cheese happy we don’t life store, but social distancing in the chisee to popu- Choolaah sell through our distributors,” plant was difficult to implement. lar Five Guys Weopened sell by the pallet,its Miller 40# block said, bulkwhich & wholesale accounts for Burgers & Fries. first flagship roughly 40 percent of total pro- Call for pricing - We shipduction. direct anywhere in the US The concept restaurant in “These people from is similar to MIDDLEFIELDCleveland, ORIGINALCOVID-19 Hits CHEESEFoodservice CO-OP Sales India came over and Chipotle, but Middlefield,in 2014, OHand Prior to the pandemic, Middlefield taught us how to make features fresh, 440-632-5567has purchased • 440-632-0892Original was working - Fax towards a traditional Middlefield reachable goal to expand its distri- Paneer.” Indian cuisine. Original paneer bution to nearby states like Michi- “This is a fast-casual dining ever since. gan and Indiana. —Noah Miller, Middlefield experience not only unique to our Middlefield cooperative is over- March hit, and since at least 20 Original Cheese market, but to the entire category,” seen by a five-person board of percent of our cheese goes to food- Sankar said. directors, all of whom are farmers. service – restaurants and schools Choolaah’s mission is to deliver The company makes cheese five shut down – we were left with big “I wrote up a procedure log delicious food people love to eat, days a week, taking in milk six out orders being cancelled overnight, tracking the health of our employ- know is good for them, and want of seven days. Miller said. ees,” Miller continued. “We want to return for, Sankar said. To that Traditional Cheddar remains the “Everything came to a halt,” he to be respectful and follow the end, we never stop evolving. company’s biggest seller, followed said. “Even our cut-and-wrap part- rules as much as possible. So far, Current restaurant locations closely by smoked and flavored ner shut down.” no one’s tested positive. We’re very include Orange Village, OH; Cheddar and Monterey Jack vari- With cheese stocks piling up at lucky.” Pittsburgh and Anderson, PA; and eties. Smaller scale styles include the plant, Middlefield was able to The Middlefield Cheese Amish Sterling, VA. Locations which are Colby, Colby Jack and Swiss. source a cheese buyer in Florida. community includes about 3,000 temporarily closed due to the pan- Middlefield Original sells its “He bought all of our cheese, families, and Miller said he’s not demic are located in King of Prus- products to specialty retail stores but at a cheap price,” Miller con- losing sleep over another shut- sia, PA and Fairfax, VA. throughout northeastern Ohio and tinued. down. We’re going to live our lives “They want to expand big time,” western Pennsylvania through four Then the milk started flowing and put our trust in the good Lord, said Noah Miller, lead cheese distribution companies. into here, and we were flooded he continued. with milk, making cheese some- The company will soldier on times six days a week, he said. towards its goal of expansion, “We were working almost 24 focusing stronger on the retail hours a day, but milk was cheap market, Miller said. We’re making and the cheese was cheap,” Miller products straight off the farm, many said. “We kept going and didn’t of which are certified organic and have to shut down.” made using grass-fed milk, taking Things changed for the better care to offer sustainable cheeses on July 6, when Middlefield Origi- and help protect the environment. nal resumed its partnership with “Our goal is to sustain small fam- Laubscher. Several weeks later, the ily farms, getting a better price for cheese company was back where it milk so these farmers can make a was before March. living at home,” Miller continued. “Our distributors say the orders For more information on Mid- are coming back,” Miller said. “It’s dlefield Original Cheese, call 440- slow, but they’re returning.” 632-5567.

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Dairy Nutrition health and that Americans need ing recommendations for consum- recommendations “do not appear (Continued from p. 1) to consume more dairy,” NMPF ing dairy foods. Scientific evidence to incorporate the latest science continued. Dairy is part of dietary supports the importance of con- regarding the consumption of dairy The DGAC report indicated that patterns that are associated with suming adequate milk, cheese and fat.” there is an important and grow- beneficial health oucomes in adults yogurt as part of balanced, healthy Studies published since the last ing body of evidence on the car- and children and reduced risk of eating patterns,” the National review of the dietary guidelines diovascular outcomes related to chronic diseases, and dairy remains Dairy Council (NDC) pointed out. “make it clear that the science specific fatty acids, food matrices, a separate food group, with daily “Replacing dairy foods with no longer supports limiting dairy and specific sources of fat, which intake recommended in all healthy other foods may have implications choices for healthy individuals IDFA said is an “important area dietary patterns. for diet cost as well as nutrient to lowfat and nonfat only,” NAJ that should have been considered” The DGAC report also recog- intake,” NDC added. “Consuming stated. “Dairy foods at all fat levels by the DGAC, “particularly since nizes dairy’s contribution to clos- adequate amounts of dairy foods should be included in each of the there is growing evidence to sup- ing nutrient gaps, stating that 88 is an important part of healthy recommended healthy eating pat- port a health impact of milkfat percent of the US population con- and affordable eating patterns for terns.” that is different from other satu- sumes too little dairy. Americans across the lifespan.” Danone North America rated fats.” NMPF has for years urged Dairy Farmers of America “strongly” supports the DGAC The DGAC report recommends USDA and HHS to ensure that (DFA) appreciates that the DGAC report’s recommendation of three redistributing calories from top the DGA process takes account recognized that Americans still do servings per day of dairy, dairy as sources of added sugars to increased of a body of evidence that shows not meet their daily requirements a food group, and calcium-forti- intake of under-consumed nutri- beneficial or neutral effects of dairy for many nutrients and that dairy fied soy beverages as a dairy group ent-dense foods and beverages, foods regardless of fat levels. can provide many of the nutrients option. such as dairy. Sweetened milk and “Unfortunately, the DGAC of concern. DFA also appreciates Also, “we support dairy at all yogurt can fit into the DGA’s rec- report essentially punts, recom- that the DGAC “recognized that fat levels based on the scientific ommended eating patterns because mending future research but mak- plant-based beverages do not pro- evidence and consumer demand,” the limit on added sugar applies to ing no change to the standard vide the same nutritional value as Danone continued. While the the pattern as a whole on the diet, orthodoxy that recommends strict milk from a lactating animal and company appreciates that the not to a single food or beverage, limits on saturated fat in the diet, do not have the same healthy attri- Dietary Guidelines for Americans IDFA noted. without differentiating among food butes.” Committee recommended addi- The National Milk Produc- sources of saturated fat,” NMPF DFA urged USDA and HHS tional research on types and sources ers Federation said it “is pleased commented. to consider the latest science on of saturated fat, “we believe that that the DGAC report reaffirms The final DGA policy docu- saturated fats and the nutritional there is sufficient nutrition science the critical role of dairy foods in ment should put added sugars in quality of such fats in dairy prod- readily available to provide dairy a nutritious diet, but we are dis- perspective, NMPF said. It should ucts. The DGA “should include a fat flexibility and guidance to meet appointed that the committee contain a clear statement that broader and more current view on healthy eating pattern goals and failed to recognize newer, broader “modest amounts of added sugars fat in healthy diets.” consumer preference.” science that shows the benefits of can improve palatability and con- National All-Jersey Inc. (NAJ) Not all saturated fatty acids are dairy foods at all fat levels.” sumption of nutrient-dense foods, is pleased that the DGAC has rec- equal and therefore “they cannot The DGAC report makes it such as milk and yogurt.” ognized the importance of dairy be viewed as one homogenous “absolutely clear that dairy is Americans are “far from meeting in a healthy diet for adults and group with regards to effect of diet important to good nutrition and dietary recommendations, includ- children, but is concerned that its on disease risk,” Danone added.

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Federal Order Class 1 Minimum Prices & DAIRY FUTURES PRICES Other Advanced Prices - September 2020 SETTLING PRICE *Cash Settled Date Month Class Class Dry Block Class I Base Price (3.5%) ...... $18.44 (cwt) III IV Whey NDM Cheese Cheese* Butter* Base Skim Milk Price for Class I ...... $13.02 (cwt) 8-14 Aug 20 19.89 13.11 33.600 97.225 2.175 2.1180 164.000 Advanced Class III Skim Milk Pricing Factor ...... $17.43 (cwt) 8-17 Aug 20 19.85 13.14 33.600 97.900 2.175 2.1120 164.025 8-18 Aug 20 19.84 13.15 33.600 98.200 2.175 2.1130 164.225 Advanced Class IV Skim Milk Pricing Factor ...... $7.13 (cwt) 8-19 Aug 20 19.84 13.15 33.600 98.100 2.175 2.1130 163.750 Advanced Butterfat Pricing Factor ...... $1.6775 (lb.) 8-20 Aug 20 19.60 12.98 33.600 96.575 2.175 2.0900 157.125 Class II Skim Milk Price ...... $7.83 (cwt) 8-14 Sept 20 16.88 13.35 31.900 99.650 1.885 1.8220 164.400 8-17 Sept 20 16.40 13.51 31.750 100.800 1.859 1.7640 165.525 Class II Nonfat Solids Price ...... $0.8700 (lb.) 8-18 Sept 20 16.00 13.51 31.650 101.900 1.849 1.7230 165.600 Two-week Product Price Averages: 8-19 Sept 20 15.53 13.54 31.750 101.550 1.814 1.6790 165.600 8-20 Sept 20 15.04 13.26 31.750 99.675 1.758 1.6270 160.500 Butter ...... $1.5567 lb. Nonfat Dry Milk ...... $0.9683 lb. 8-14 Oct 20 17.36 14.19 32.500 104.500 1.900 1.8640 171.275 Cheese ...... $2.4073 lb. 8-17 Oct 20 17.17 14.19 32.250 105.525 1.900 1.8380 171.275 8-18 Oct 20 16.92 14.32 32.450 106.625 1.899 1.8160 171.300 Cheese, US 40-pound blocks ...... $2.4827 lb. 8-19 Oct 20 16.64 14.32 32.550 106.500 1.860 1.7900 171.600 Cheese, US 500-pound barrels ...... $2.2991 lb. 8-20 Oct 20 16.35 13.89 31.825 104.500 1.824 1.7640 168.650 Dry Whey ...... $0.3413 lb. 8-14 Nov 20 17.29 14.41 32.000 107.000 1.879 1.8570 171.000 8-17 Nov 20 17.04 14.56 32.475 108.100 1.880 1.8360 171.000 8-18 Nov 20 16.91 14.69 32.475 109.425 1.858 1.8150 171.025 8-19 Nov 20 16.77 14.69 32.850 109.000 1.858 1.7930 171.750 Class I Milk Prices: Federal Order Minimum 8-20 Nov 20 16.58 14.20 32.625 106.900 1.858 1.7800 170.000 $22.00 2020 vs. 2019 8-14 Dec 20 16.72 14.38 33.250 108.650 1.819 1.7470 173.500 8-17 Dec 20 16.52 14.47 32.575 110.475 1.819 1.7740 173.000 8-18 Dec 20 16.47 14.69 32.575 111.525 1.810 1.7650 173.000 $20.00 8-19 Dec 20 16.36 14.69 33.250 111.425 1.798 1.7530 173.000 8-20 Dec 20 16.22 14.36 32.800 109.100 1.787 1.7430 169.500 $18.00 8-14 Jan 21 16.29 14.56 33.200 110.500 1.769 1.7530 173.650 8-17 Jan 21 16.21 14.64 33.200 111.525 1.769 1.7500 172.575 8-18 Jan 21 16.21 14.85 33.200 113.100 1.769 1.7440 172.675 $16.00 8-19 Jan 21 16.11 14.85 33.200 113.200 1.769 1.7290 172.325 8-20 Jan 21 15.94 14.59 33.200 111.200 1.755 1.7140 170.500

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DAIRY PRODUCT MARKETS NATIONAL - CONVENTIONAL DAIRY PRODUCTS AS REPORTED BY THE US DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE The total number of conventional ads increased 11 percent, and organic ads increased 8 percent. Conventional ice cream in 48- to 64-ounce containers stayed the most advertised dairy item. The average price for conventional 48- to 64-ounce ice cream packages was $3.02, WHOLESALE CHEESE MARKETS unchanged from the week before. Ads for conventional 1-pound butter decreased 47 percent, with an average price of $3.36, compared to $3.09 last week.

NATIONAL - AUG. 14: Cheese producers, like many dairy manufacturers, are facing The total number of conventional cheese ads increased 12 percent, compared to an increase more uncertainties in recent weeks. As schools plan reopening, or plan virtual learning pro- of 3 percent for organic cheese ads. The average price for 8-ounce conventional cheese shreds tocols, cheese makers are reporting lower-than-average food service orders for this time of was $2.42, unchanged from last week. For organic cheese shreds in 8-ounce packages, the the year. Cheese buyers are in a favorable position, though, as market prices plunged from weighted average price was $3.49, down 50 cents from the previous week. their peak of $3 for CME blocks just a month ago, to their current point. One positive note from western cheese contacts is that international players are showing a little more interest The total number of conventional yogurt ads increased by 16 percent, but the total number of now. Cheese inventories have grown with plentiful milk supplies. organic yogurt ads decreased by 48 percent. The price for conventional yogurt in 32-ounce containers is $2.06 compared to $3.16 for organic, an organic premium of $1.10. The national NORTHEAST - AUG. 19: Northeastern cheese makers are working through stable average price for conventional milk in half-gallons is $1.81, compared to $3.89 for organic. production schedules. Manufacturers’ supplies are fairly available. There are reports inventories have decreased in some storage facilities. Restaurants’ cheese sales are lower. Some consumers continue to modify dining habits and are not dining out on a regular basis, and RETAIL PRICES - CONVENTIONAL DAIRY - AUGUST 21 numerous restaurants are not serving at full capacity. Italian type cheese sales are steady, as pizzerias are ordering healthy supplies. Market conditions continue to be uncertain from- Commodity US NE SE MID SC SW NW softer spot market/foodservice sales. Butter 1# 3.36 3.06 3.50 NA 2.00 3.99 4.39 Wholesale prices, delivered, dollars per/lb: Cheese 8 oz block 2.52 2.27 2.77 2.55 2.39 2.48 2.57 Cheddar 40-lb blocks: $2.1150 - $2.4025 Process 5-lb sliced: $1.5800 - $2.0600 Cheese 1# block 3.83 4.99 NA 3.10 NA 3.50 3.69 Muenster: $2.1025 - $2.4525 Swiss Cuts 10-14 lbs: $2.7950 - $3.1175 Cheese 2# block 6.68 NA NA 5.62 6.40 7.88 NA MIDWEST AREA - AUG. 19: Cheese producers continue to report fairly active pro- Cheese 8 oz shred 2.42 2.33 2.44 2.46 2.38 2.52 2.45 duction rates in the Midwest. Spot milk availability varies by location. The further east in Cheese 1# shred 3.49 3.91 NA 3.10 NA 3.16 3.99 the region, the higher the price. However, upper midwestern cheese plant managers still Cottage Cheese 2.28 2.47 2.50 1.79 2.29 2.50 1.40 report healthy discounts this week. Cheese demand reports are mostly steady. Foodservice demand is lackluster, as schools and restaurants face continuing COVID-19-related hurdles. Cream Cheese 2.22 2.17 2.73 1.92 1.99 1.50 1.40 Retail demand is remaining steadfast, however. All said, demand and milk availability are Flavored Milk ½ gallon 1.86 NA NA .99 NA 2.14 .99 keeping cheese plants on normal, and in some cases, extended work-weeks. Cheese Flavored Milk gallon 2.49 NA NA 2.49 NA NA NA market tones remain unsettled after a notably bearish first half of August. A current concern among contacts is the growing block to barrel price spread on the CME. Understandably, Ice Cream 48-64 oz 3.02 2.84 2.87 3.18 3.25 3.38 2.49 cheese producers and customers are hoping for some steadier markets ahead. Milk ½ gallon 1.81 NA NA 1.67 2.00 1.92 .99 Milk gallon NA NA NA NA NA NA NA Wholesale prices delivered, dollars per/lb: Brick 5# Loaf: $2.0300 - $2.4550 Cheddar 40# Block: $1.7525 - $2.1525 Sour Cream 16 oz 1.81 1.92 1.88 1.32 NA 1.99 1.47 Monterey Jack 10#: $2.0050 - $2.2100 Mozzarella 5-6#: $1.8300 - $2.7750 Yogurt (Greek) 4-6 oz .97 .95 .98 .94 .99 .98 1.00 Muenster 5# $2.0300 - $2.4550 Process 5# Loaf: $1.5650 - $1.9250 Yogurt (Greek) 32 oz 4.70 5.09 2.99 4.88 4.99 4.40 4.90 Grade A Swiss 6-9#: $2.3100 - $2.4275 Blue 5# Loaf: $2.2975 - $3.3675 Yogurt 4-6 oz .49 .50 .45 .50 .48 .45 .60 WEST - AUG. 19: The cheese market is plagued with a lot of uncertainties. While prices Yogurt 32 oz 2.06 2.09 2.00 NA NA NA 2.98 are dropping, several market participants have not changed their buying schedules as they US: National Northeast (NE): CT, DE, MA, MD, ME, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT; hope for more declines. Overall, cheese sales remain active for the retail sector, but not so much for the food service industry. With the combination of declining prices and the Southeast (SE): AL, FL, GA, MD, NC, SC, TN, VA, WV; Midwest (MID): IA, IL, IN, devaluation of the US dollar compared to the euro, the US cheese market has a competitive KY, MI, MN, ND, NE, OH, SD, WI; South Central (SC): AK, CO, KS, LA, MO, NM, advantage in the international market. As the result, some market participants reason there OK, TX; Southwest (SW): AZ, CA, NV, UT; Northwest (NW): ID, MT, OR, WA, WY is a possibility of increased export demands. Meanwhile, cheese production is strong. How- ever, some processors are looking for ways to control outputs in view of growing supplies. ORGANIC DAIRY - RETAIL OVERVIEW Wholesale prices delivered, dollars per/lb: Cheddar 10# Cuts: $1.9900 - $2.1900 National Weighted Retail Avg Price: Greek Yogurt 32 oz: $4.01 Cheddar 40# Block: $1.7425 - $2.2325 Monterey Jack 10#: $1.9775 - $2.2525 Butter 1 lb: NA Ice Cream 48-64 oz: NA Process 5# Loaf: $1.5825 - $1.8375 Swiss 6-9# Cuts: $2.6025 - $3.0325 Cheese 8 oz shred: $3.49 Milk ½ gallon: $3.89 Cheese 8 oz block: NA Milk gallon: $4.99 FOREIGN -TYPE CHEESE - AUG. 19: Sales within the EU and the domestic market Cream Cheese 8 oz: NA Flavored Milk ½ gallon: NA are good and meeting the expectations of sellers. The spot market demands are quiet, partly Yogurt 4-6 oz: NA Milk UHT 8 oz: $1.00 due to the slowdown in tourists this year. In addition, the recent weakening of the US dollar Yogurt 32 oz: $3.16 Sour Cream 16 oz: NA compared to the euro is making it difficult for Germany to increase its international market share. Semi-hard cheese supplies are low and just enough to satisfy current demands. As NDM PRODUCTS - AUGUST 20 the result, processors have to rank orders by priority and accommodate delivery schedules. NDM - CENTRAL: Low/medium heat NDM - EAST: Market participants Selling prices, delivered, dollars per/lb: Imported Domestic NDM prices shifted a penny higher on note softness in buyers’ interests, but Blue: $2.6400 - 5.2300 $2.1750 - 3.6625 both ends of the range and on the top of there are buyers supporting spot prices. Gorgonzola: $3.6900 - 5.7400 $2.6825 - 3.4000 the mostly series. Interestingly, contacts Low/medium heat NDM drying is stable Parmesan (Italy): 0 $3.5625 - 5.6525 say Mexican customers are still showing to slower from fewer milk loads clearing Romano (Cows Milk): 0 $3.3650 - 5.5200 some interest, although they question the to some operations. Inventory levels are Sardo Romano (Argentine): $2.8500 - 4.7800 0 longitude of that interest. Condensed skim stable. Some manufacturers’ supplies are Reggianito (Argentine): $3.2900 - 4.7800 0 prices have shifted higher as availability sold through the near term, due to healthy has lightened recently. Some contacts contract needs. Spot demands are lighter. Jarlsberg (Brand): $2.9500 - 6.4500 0 question the bullishness of the market. High heat NDM prices are higher on the Swiss Cuts Switzerland: 0 $2.8325 - 3.1550 bottom of the range. Some manufacturers Swiss Cuts Finnish: $2.6700- 2.9300 0 NDM - WEST: Compared to the previ- are drying high heat for contract requests. ous week, western low/medium heat NDM Buyers’ spot demands are fairly light. A WHOLESALE BUTTER MARKETS - AUGUST 19 free on board spot prices shifted up. For few buyers are purchasing spot loads some regional NDM buyers, this price priced around the top end of the range. WEST: Retail print butter orders, while in the region. Foodservice demand has been increase does not fit with the economic lighter than a few months ago, are still above stunted as restaurants and school districts basics of supply and demand. According LACTOSE: Lactose is moving well year over year averages. Manufacturers face COVID-19 setbacks. Retail demand has to them, NDM inventories are readily avail- through contracts, but spot market demand suggest a slow down during the dog days eased the lack of demand elsewhere, but able in the spot market, above their imme- has gone mostly quiet. Some manufac- of August is typical. Buyer interest should grocers are also easing back week to week. diate needs, so it does not justify this price turers are cleaning out various odds and regain momentum once summer vacations Some contacts expect current market tones uptick. However, the uncertainty due to the ends of loads that missed on contracted subside, families settle into school year rou- to entice more customers. Additionally, with resurgence of COVID-19 cases is one fac- end user specifications or have a bit more tines and the industry begins to plan for the quarter four right around the corner, butter tor that is not necessary measured in the age. And a few buyers seem willing to take fall baking season. Bulk butter demand is makers are expecting a strong fall demand economic supply/demand theoretical mod- on deals to position themselves for the last weak. Manufacturers report bulk buyers are season, particularly in the retail sector. els and could be driving up NDM prices few months of the year. However, manu- making inquiries, but much of the activity in some way. In order to meet current Q3 facturers and shoppers have entered the is to check on the prices and availability of NORTHEAST: Churning schedules are and near future contractual requirements, quiescent period prior to and during Q4 butter. Inventories are heavier for bulk but- dependent upon the volume of milk sup- some processors are retaining some NDM contract negotiations. There are a lot of ter than for print butter. Processors would ply moving into production. While there are stocks from recent production. mixed messages in the market. like to increase their stocks of print butter to variations in supply levels for the region, milk prepare for the fall holidays. volumes for butter production are stronger in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast areas of WEEKLY COLD STORAGE HOLDINGS CENTRAL: Bulk butter is more available the region. Cream demand this week has in recent weeks. However, butter makers picked up. Likewise, multiples are higher in SELECTED STORAGE CENTERS IN 1,000 POUNDS - INCLUDING GOVERNMENT say cream is less available both locally and responding to the increased interest. Bulk DATE ...... BUTTER CHEESE from western sources. Multiples firmed this butter stocks are healthy. While market week for some butter makers who reported weakness hangs on, demand improves. 08/17/20 ...... 79,527 80,188 bids in the mid 1.20s are finding less trac- Print manufacturers are reporting moderate 08/01/20 ...... 80,680 78,958 tion. Still, cream from internal sources and/ increases in purchasing from both retail and Change ...... -1,153 1,230 or via contracts has butter production busy food service accounts. Percent Change...... -1 2 Page 16 CHEESE REPORTER August 21, 2020

Today, USDA announced the CME CASH PRICES - AUGUST 17 - 21, 2020 USDA Buys Cheese, awarding of contracts to three Visit www.cheesereporter.com for daily prices Butter, Yogurt; UHT, companies for a total of 6,656,400 500-LB 40-LB AA GRADE A DRY pounds of UHT milk for delivery in CHEDDAR CHEDDAR BUTTER NFDM WHEY Evaporated Milk October, November and Decem- MONDAY $1.4600 $1.8150 $1.5400 $0.9800 $0.3425 ber. The total price of the UHT August 17 (-4) (-½) (+5½) (+1½) (+1¾) Solicitation Is Short TUESDAY $1.4000 $1.7975 $1.5200 $1.0125 $0.3400 milk, which is being purchased August 18 (-6) (-1¾) (-2) (+3¼) (-¼) 13.3 Million Pounds in support of USDA domestic WEDNESDAY $1.3175 $1.7100 $1.5225 $1.0150 $0.3400 Washington—The USDA food distribution programs, was August 19 (-8¼) (-8¾) (+¼) (+¼) (NC) announced the awarding of con- $2,846,059.92. THURSDAY $1.3225 $1.6600 $1.5025 $0.9975 $0.3375 tracts to three companies for USDA’s original solicitation was August 20 (+½) (-5) (-2) (-1¾) (-¼) various cheese, butter and yogurt for a total of just under 20 million FRIDAY $1.3300 $1.6500 $1.5150 $0.9975 $0.3350 products for USDA domestic food pounds, including 185,895 pounds August 21 (+¾) (-1) (+1¼) (NC) (-¼) products. of evaporated milk and about 19.8 Week’s AVG $1.3660 $1.7265 $1.5200 $1.0005 $0.3390 Deliveries of these products are million pounds of UHT milk. Change (-0.1120) (+0.0595) (+0.0380) (+0.0485) (+0.0250) to be made from Oct. 1 through Thus, there was a shortfall of 13.3 Last Week’s $1.4780 $1.6670 $1.4820 $0.9520 $0.3140 Dec. 31, 2020. Contracts were million pounds of milk products AVG awarded as follows: that had been sought under this 2019 AVG $1.6940 $1.8965 $2.2940 $1.0300 $0.3895 solicitation, USDA said. Same Week Bongards’ Creameries: 98,280 pounds of salted print butter, 36/1- Contracts were awarded to: pound cartons, for a total price of Gossner Foods: 5,998,500 MARKET OPINION - CHEESE REPORTER $219,925.80. pounds of UHT milk, for a total Cheese Comment: Four cars of blocks were sold Monday, all at $1.8225; an Chobani, LLC: 28,896 pouinds price of $2,491,641.45. unfilled offer at $1.8150 then lowered the price. No blocks were sold Tuesday; the of high protein vanilla yogurt, Industria Lechera de Puerto price declined on an uncovered offer at $1.7975. On Wednesday, 1 car of blocks was 6/32-ounce tubs; 91,590 pounds Rico: 309,600 pounds of UHT milk, sold at $1.7100, which dropped the price. One car of blocks was sold Thursday at of high protein blueberry yogurt, for a total price of $195,048.00. $1.6600, which lowered the price. Three cars of blocks were sold Friday, the last at 24/4-ounce cups; 123,270 pounds $1.6500, which reduced the price. The barrel price fell Monday on a sale at $1.4600, JEC Consulting & Trad- dropped Tuesday on a sale at $1.4000, declined Wednesday on a sale at $1.3175, of high protein strawberry yogurt, ing Company: 348,300 pounds increased Thursday on a sale at $1.3225, and rose Friday on a sale at $1.3300. 24/4-ounce cups; and 64,194 of UHT milk, for a total price of pounds of high protein vanilla Butter Comment: The price increased Monday on an unfilled bid at $1.5400, fell $159,370.48. Tuesday on an uncovered offer at $1.5200, rose Wednesday on a sale at $1.5225, yogurt, 24/4-ounce cups, for a total In other USDA dairy product declined Thursday on a sale at $1.5025, then rose Friday on a sale at $1.5150. A price of $370,393.80. procurement news, USDA on total of 79 carloads of butter were traded this week at the CME. Great Lakes Cheese: 74,880 Tuesday announced plans to pur- Nonfat Dry Milk Comment: The price rose Monday on a sale at 98.0 cents, pounds of yellow Cheddar, 0.75- chase Swiss cheese for distribution increased Tuesday on a sale at $1.0125, rose Wednesday on a sale at $1.0150, ounce slices, 12-pound packages; to various food nutrition assistance then declined Thursday on a sale at 99.75 cents. and 194,400 pounds of shredded programs. Solicitations will be Dry Whey Comment: The price increased Monday on a sale at 34.25 cents, Pepper Jack cheese, 4/5-pound issued in the near future. For more declined Tuesday on a sale at 34.0 cents, fell Thursday on a sale at 33.75 cents, packages, for a total price of information, visit www.ams.usda. and declined Friday on a sale at 33.50 cents. $653,173.20. gov/selling-food. WHEY MARKETS - AUGUST 17 - 21, 2020 RELEASE DATE - AUGUST 20, 2020 ® Animal Feed Whey—Central: Milk Replacer: .2400 (NC) – .2600 (-1) The Global Leader in Food Cutting Technology Buttermilk Powder: Central & East: .9300 (+1) – 1.0300 (NC) West: .8500 (NC) – 1.0300 (NC) Mostly: .9200 (NC) – .9800 (NC) Casein: Rennet: 3.4625 (NC) – 3.5550 (NC) Acid: 3.8000 (NC) – 3.9000 (NC)

Dry Whey—Central (Edible): Nonhygroscopic: .2700 (NC) – .3800 (+1) Mostly: .2750 (-½) – .3200 (NC) Dry Whey–West (Edible): Nonhygroscopic: .2675 (NC) – .3900 (NC) Mostly: .3200 (NC) – .3600 (NC) Dry Whey—NorthEast: .3200 (NC) – .3775 (-¼) Lactose—Central and West: Ready for 2x Edible: .4000 (NC) – .6350 (-½) Mostly: .4450 (-½) – .5800 (NC)

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