Cheese
RaboResearch’s World Dairy Map reveals a 2% annual trade growth, a 40% surge in cheese trade and why the U.S. and Argentina are the new leaders of future supply.
With beef-on-dairy revenue boosting profits, analysts say producers should use today’s margin opportunity to lock in protection before markets shift.
The beef-on-dairy boom is saving producer margins, but it’s also swelling the U.S. milking herd and driving a bearish commodity market for the second half of 2026.
For all the demand wins dairy has seen this year, growing milk supplies and expanding cow numbers continue to keep dairy markets under pressure and prices trending lower.
At MVP Dairy, two fourth-generation farm families with more than 100 years of farming history have come together to build a system where every decision is made with the next generation in mind.
A new survey finds 73% of Americans always or often buy cheese when they shop, with most saying they view it as both a favorite food and a convenient source of protein.
Strong milk production and softer cheese values are pressuring milk prices, but beef-on-dairy revenue has become a major counterweight in farm income.
Phil Plourd describes why the industry feels simultaneously constrained and full of opportunity.
Milk production numbers seem to be the ongoing dark cloud looming over the dairy market. What is impressive is the market’s ability to find demand in a growing supply chain.
As fuel costs drive consumers out of restaurants and back to their kitchens, a hidden dairy gap emerges, leaving the industry to rely on a surging export market to sustain demand.
U.S. dairy exports continue to surge in 2026, with first-quarter volumes climbing 11% year-over-year as record cheese and butterfat demand helps absorb growing milk production.
Cheese has been the strong silent type as far as market leaders in dairy. The impressive demand despite an abundance supply has started to catch traders’ eyes.
A steadier dairy outlook is starting to take shape for 2026, with stronger signals building into the second half of the year.
Once overlooked in the dairy case, cottage cheese has turned into one of the category’s most consistent growth stories.
What started as a simple curiosity has turned into a one-of-a-kind career. Today, Vicki Janisch turns blocks of Wisconsin cheese into art while staying connected to the industry that shaped her.
Bel Group is doubling down on Babybel as demand for high-protein cheese snacks keeps climbing.
After years in the shadows, new federal dietary guidelines are recognizing full-fat dairy’s health benefits and versatility in a balanced diet.
Exports climbed 15% in 2025, just short of the $9.54 billion record set in 2022.
Millions in U.S. dairy products will be purchased by USDA to supply food banks and federal nutrition programs.
The U.S. and Argentina have finalized a trade agreement that modifies tariff rates, sets a cheese quota and addresses regulatory requirements for certain U.S. dairy exports.
Pizza remains a major driver of cheese demand, but slower restaurant growth and increased competition suggest the U.S. market has matured.
Protein is driving growth in dairy, with yogurt, cottage cheese and even high-protein ice cream gaining popularity.
Dairy markets are in limbo post-holidays, grappling with limited USDA data.
Milk prices are likely to stay flat into 2026 as growing milk supplies and beef-on-dairy incentives outweigh steady demand, keeping margins tight and buyers on the sidelines.
As consumer priorities shift in 2026, five trends are shaping how shoppers choose and enjoy cheese.
Barb O’Brien took to the stage during the dairy joint annual meetings to share a crystal clear message. Transform investments into momentum by building trust, growing demand and ensuring the future of U.S. dairy.
A tight dry whey market and robust demand are both working to raise CME spot whey prices.