MD_DA350 Buttermilk - Eastern and Central U.S. Report 24 - Released on June 17, 2021 CENTRAL: Dry buttermilk pricing is unchanged on quieter trading activities in the Central region. Spot market demands have somewhat leveled off at this time. Limited dry buttermilk offers, and tight inventory levels continue to be discussed. Cream is available for churning, although there are anticipations cream availability may be limited in the near future. Dry buttermilk production schedules are intermittent. Ice cream makers are running through strong condensed buttermilk loads. The market undertone is currently balanced. EAST: Dry buttermilk prices are steady this week in the East. Many suppliers are not offering spots on the market at this time. Some market participants’ customers are inquiring for buttermilk powder. Drying time is very limited. Regional dry buttermilk inventories are tight. A healthy supply of condensed buttermilk is clearing to ice cream operations. In general, market conditions are mostly steady. Prices for: Eastern and Central U.S., All First Sales, F.O.B., Conventional, and Edible Buttermilk Price Range ; $/LB: 1.2250 - 1.2650 Information for the period June 14 - 18, 2021, issued weekly Published by: Dairy Market News - Madison, WI JESSICA MUELLER, 608-422-8589 Email: jessica.mueller@usda.gov Additional Dairy Market News Information: Dairy Market News (DMN) by Phone: (608)422-8602 DMN Website: https://www.ams.usda.gov/market-news/dairy DMN MARS (My Market News): https://mymarketnews.ams.usda.gov