CREAM MULTIPLES
WEST
Here’s what USDA/AMS had to say:
Cream multiples increased at the bottom of both ranges. Cream availability is slightly tighter. Cream demand is somewhat stronger, but some buyers are passing up loads due to freight costs.
CENTRAL
Here’s what USDA/AMS had to say:
Milk components remain up from this time last year and cream production is strong. Inventories are somewhat tight, due to strong Class II demand. Churns are active in the region, but butter makers say they are buying few spot loads of cream as they are primarily using volumes from within their network.
NORTHEAST
Here’s what USDA/AMS had to say:
Contacts report an increase in spot purchases of cream for Class II use.
