MD_DA431 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 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
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