Cheese
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.
It might take several months for the world to work through this abundant milk supply, preventing milk prices from climbing in the near term.
Historical marketing events are happening in dairy right now. Class III and Class IV have drifted apart. Meanwhile, butter has fallen below the price of cheese, a rare market anomaly, signaling an imbalance in market prices.
From beef-on-dairy calves fetching record prices to $11 billion in new processing plants, U.S. dairy is riding a wave of momentum fueled by consumer demand for protein and historic levels of investment.
The dairy industry is on the brink of significant price shifts as milk and dairy futures predict a decline in milk prices in the coming months. However, a simultaneous drop in feed costs is offering a glimmer of hope to balance these changes
Dairy markets are falling through support levels as the overabundance of milk supply weighs heavily on prices. At the same time, changes in the Federal Milk Marketing Order are beginning to roll out.
The current assessment of the CME markets reveals a largely range-bound status, yet this doesn’t mask the underlying shifts and trends that we should be mindful of.
The CME spot butter market continues to steal the attention as prices dropped another few cents. Can this market break $2?
The dairy market experienced a notable turn of events as butter futures managed to claw back from their previous losses, caught in the wake of yesterday’s chaotic trading.
A newly appointed CEO prepares to lead Bongards into the future, and the company looks to solidify its position as a leader in quality cheese production and further expand its global reach in the dairy market.
Butter plunged to a new year-to-date low, while cheese prices continue to bounce.