Butter - Central
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     Butter - Central U.S.

     Report 43 - Released on October 21, 2020

     Butter producers continue to churn steadily as late-week cream has remained available at
     similar rates week to week. Butter plant managers relay cream is available from local and
     from Western sources. Cream suppliers are also negotiating ahead of time for the week of
     Thanksgiving. Butter demand reports remain positive. Retail customers are active ahead of
     the fall/holiday rush. Food service continues to edge up weekly, but pales in comparison to
     recent years. Butter producers say some retail buyers' pipelines are nearly depleted. Butter
     markets continue with a softness. Contacts suggest near term expectations remain somewhat
     subdued regarding butter market tones.
     Prices for: Central U.S., All First Sales, F.O.B., Grade AA, Conventional, and Edible Butter

     Bulk Basis Pricing  - 80% Butterfat $/LB:              0.0000 - +0.0500


     Information for the period October 19 - 23, 2020, issued weekly

     Published by:
     Dairy Market News - Madison, WI
     ISRAEL WEBER, 608-422-8601
     Email: israel.weber@usda.gov

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