CREAM MULTIPLES

WEST

Here’s what USDA/AMS had to say:

Cream demand is mixed for the holiday week. Cream multiples are below the bottom end and above the top end of the week 47 All-Classes range. Condensed skim milk demand and availability are steady.

CENTRAL

Here’s what USDA/AMS had to say:

Cream remains plentiful in the region and butter makers report lower multiples than last week, showing significant declines due to the Thanksgiving holiday. Butter production is lighter this week as several processors are not purchasing additional spot cream as they prepare for downtime.

NORTHEAST

Here’s what USDA/AMS had to say:

Cream is plentiful in the region and contacts say lighter demand ahead of Thanksgiving pushed multiples lower. Butter makers are less interested in cream volumes this week, as they prepared for the holiday.