CREAM MULTIPLES

WEST

Here’s what USDA/AMS had to say:

Cream volumes continue to be readily available. However, stakeholders convey volumes are also somewhat more comfortable compared to processing capacities. Cream multiples moved higher on the bottom end of both ranges. Cream demand is somewhat stronger.

CENTRAL

Here’s what USDA/AMS had to say:

Cream availability remains somewhat ample in the region, but the sub-1.00 multiples from last week were not reported during week 17. Processing activity resumed following the holiday weekend, and both cream suppliers and end users say the cream market firmed somewhat quickly. Class II and Class III processing continue to seasonally tick higher.

NORTHEAST

Here’s what USDA/AMS had to say:

Cream multiples are fairly steady overall. The lower multiples have moved up a little from last week. There is still abundant cream available, but it is beginning to move as ice cream production picks up.