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     Buttermilk - Eastern and Central U.S.

     Report 48 - Released on November 24, 2020

     CENTRAL: Central dry buttermilk prices remained unchanged during the holiday week.
     Interestingly, contacts suggest buttermilk demand has remained stronger than expected, and
     availability has become limited. A number of producers suggest spot supplies range from
     balanced to nonexistent. This represents a change, in some cases, as a few producers have
     reported some looseness in loads dried earlier in the year until recent weeks. That being
     said, churning has been busy, and cream is growing in availability for butter makers,
     therefore more condensed buttermilk will be available for processing near term. Buttermilk
     powder market tones, currently, are healthy.
     EAST: Dry buttermilk prices are steady this week. Some market participants report spot
     offers are limited. Drying time is mostly unchanged although some operations are scheduling
     production for their customers� immediate needs. Buyers� demands are mixed. Some are holding
     off on purchasing to see where prices lead. The market tone is unchanged.
     Prices for: Eastern and Central U.S., All First Sales, F.O.B., Conventional, and Edible
     Buttermilk
     Price Range ; $/LB:                                    .9600 - 1.0200


     Information for the period November 23 - 27, 2020, issued weekly

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     Dairy Market News - Madison, WI
     ISRAEL WEBER, 608-422-8601
     Email: israel.weber@usda.gov
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     Email: jessica.mueller@usda.gov

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