Reports of cheese makers cutting back on operations have been noted. In instances, cheese orders are slower and producers have reduced operations by a day or two each week. Dry whey stocks remain light in the East. Occasionally, spot loads are available and clearing satisfactorily. However, most producers are pretty well sold out through the balance of the year.
Condensed whey remains tight.
Demand for dry whey is mixed. Contracts are keeping most producers sold out, but traders indicate a slow to fair demand. Some sales of Extra Grade quality product to animal feed buyers have been noted at a slight discount.