CREAM MULTIPLES
WEST
Here’s what USDA/AMS had to say:
Cream availability and demand are steady. Cream multiples increased this week.
CENTRAL
Here’s what USDA/AMS had to say:
Spot cream is not readily available for butter makers in the region, as Class II manufacturers are purchasing the majority of spot loads at a premium. Some manufacturers are purchasing spot cream from other regions to keep churns full.
NORTHEAST
Here’s what USDA/AMS had to say:
Class II demand for cream is increasing, particularly for ice cream production. Manufacturers report they are largely fulfilling contract orders only. Cream demand is strong, with additional loads moving from the Midwest and West into the Eastern region, priced near the top end of the reported range. Cream continues to be diverted into Class II uses.
