Weekly Market Update for 07/17/26
Valuable insights on the latest market price changes for eggs, butter, cheese, and cream products.
Here is a look at the markets:
Eggs:
The shell egg market is under pressure. Retail demand has increased along with exports to Korea. Heat is having an impact. Jumbos and XL are highly sought after. Since last Thursday, the NE large market has increased by $.30/doz. Mediums are unchanged. On the processed egg side, expect to see frozen whole eggs increase in the near future.
Dairy Fundamentals:
Milk volumes are declining seasonally. Extreme temperatures in the Midwest and Northeast are affecting cow comfort and milk component levels. U.S. butter production in May was up 3.5% YTD but still lower than expected. Butter exports remain strong. U.S. cheese exports were close to forecast in May, up 18.1% year over year. U.S. cheese production was also close to forecast, up 2.0% in May.
Butter:
The market was steady all of last week and started off this week virtually the same, but some weakness appeared the last two trading days. Market levels are almost $1.00/lb less than a year ago. We have attractive pricing on High Desert label as well as Cabot label butter solids. Dinner Bell butter cups (13705 and 13739) have been replaced by Grassland label (40510 and 40511) at the same price level. We also have Sommer Maid butter cups (40495, 40500) available.
Cheese:
Another strong week in the block market! This week’s average will finish about $.09/lb higher than last week! At this point, though, we could be nearing the top. Overall supplies continue to be good, but there are a few manufacturers that are struggling. We are seeing sporadic supply interruptions from Dairy Farmers of America on Jacobo, Enricco and Savoldi mozzarella and provolone. Bongards continues to struggle with keeping the pipeline filled but our inventories appear to be in good shape. One of our goat cheese suppliers, Hudson Valley Creamery, just shipped their last order so we are now out of their label goat crumbles (code 14364) but have Alouette label (14378) as an alternative at the same price. We also received the last of the Hudson Valley label 2/2.5lb goat logs (14363) as well as 12/10.5oz logs (14362) so please look for Sommer Maid label alternatives (40470 and 40471) once stock has been depleted. Check out the attractive pricing on Swiss cheese, especially under the Block Essentials brand!
Fluid Dairy:
Check out the attractive pricing on Sommer Maid heavy cream, half & half and sour cream products! Prices didn’t change much for July.
PUSH LIST. Prices slashed further!:
Daisy sour cream is now available! We are stocking Daisy Brand 4/5lb sour cream (40292) and 100/1oz sour cream packets (40293). Please reach out to your sales associate for details!
For the most complete lineup of dairy products, count on Sommer Maid for quality, consistency and value!
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