CREAM MULTIPLES

WEST

Here’s what USDA/AMS had to say:

Cream loads are widely available to cover stronger demand. Cream multiples moved higher at the bottom end of both ranges.

CENTRAL

Here’s what USDA/AMS had to say:

Cream is widely available in the region. Butter makers are taking in spot loads of cream to account for increased retail demand of butter. Spot loads for Class II and III manufacturers are also rosing this week. Cream multiples are increasing back to flat Class price at the bottom of the range.

NORTHEAST

Here’s what USDA/AMS had to say:

Butter production is increasing in response to large amounts of cream available on the market. Class II and III cream use is increasing for some producers. Cream multiples are higher at both ends of the price range this week.