Process cheese seems to be in the best position. Demand centers on current barrels and good quality processing solids. Interest in current blocks is mixed. Many buyers are taking a wait and see attitude as the market weakens and prices move lower. Production levels are often declining seasonally.
Manufacturers are happy to see that the solids content on the incoming milk receipts is increasing.
Demand for mozzarella cheese is rated as very good because of the increasing interest related to schools restarting for the fall term. Swiss sales are good currently and are expected to improve as we move into the fall season. Stock levels for Swiss are in very good shape. The market seems to have a weaker undertone.