MD_DA810 Cheese - Northeastern U.S. Report 25 - Released on June 23, 2021 Cheese makers in the East are receiving heavy milk supplies, keeping manufacturers’ intakes close to/at capacity. Cheddar cheese plants are working through strong production schedules. Moreover, mozzarella and provolone operations are running on active production rates. Regional inventory levels are fairly available for spot/contract commitments. Foodservice sales are mostly stable. Numerous restaurants are receiving a reoccurring supply of cheese for their immediate needs. Cheese sales in the retail sector are stable for the near term. Cheese exports are reportedly low, as shipping/supply chain issues continue to hamper the dairy industry. On the CME Group, cheddar cheese block and barrel prices are closing around the high $1.40s this week. In the Northeast, the wholesale cheese prices for both cheddar and Muenster increased $0.0200. In addition, the process cheese prices are up $0.0050. The Grade A Swiss prices are unchanged this week. WHOLESALE SELLING PRICES: DELIVERED DOLLARS PER POUND(MIXED LOTS (1000-5000 POUNDS)) Cheddar 40 pound Block 1.9525-2.2400 Muenster 1.9400-2.2900 Process American 5 pound Sliced 1.7125-2.1925 Swiss 10-14 pound Cuts 3.2650-3.5875 Information for the period June 21 - 25, 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