USDA E. Fluid Milk & Cream Review 10/22 13:05

AMS_1101 MARS

Fluid Milk And Cream - East U.S.

Released on October 22, 2025

Farm output of milk is rising seasonally in the East. Decreasing temperatures 
are improving cow comfort, which is increasing milk production. Contacts 
mention a year-over-year increase in cream availability to the market. Class I 
production remains steady in the region. Bottlers continue to pull a steady 
supply of milk. Class II production is increasing. Dairy-based baking 
ingredients, such as heavy whipping cream and sweetened condensed milk, are 
seeing increased demand due to the upcoming holiday season. Class III 
production is strong. Spot sales of milk and cream are available to Class III 
producers. Contacts mention an uptick in cream cheese production recently. 
Class IV production is steady to strong. Butter producers are increasing 
production schedules to meet holiday demand. Cream multiples for all Classes 
increased. Demand for fluid cream destined to Canada is increasing as Canadian 
manufacturers are also preparing for holiday demand. Condensed skim production 
and demand have levelled off in recent weeks. Several facilities resumed drying 
operations, taking some condensed skim off the market. Prices for condensed 
skim range from flat market to $0.05 over Class price.  Beginning November 1, 
2025, this report will be published on Thursday's at 1:30 PM EST/12:30 PM CST

Northeast, F.O.B. Condensed Skim
Range - Class II; Dollars per Pound                  1.31 - 1.41
Range - Class III; Dollars per Pound                 1.34 - 1.44


Northeast, F.O.B. Cream
Range - All Classes; Dollars per Pound               1.7936 - 2.2012
Range - All Classes; Factor Pricing                  1.1 - 1.35
Range - Class II; Dollars per Pound                  1.924 - 2.2012
Range - Class II; Factor Pricing                     1.18 - 1.35


Information for the period October 20 - 24, 2025, issued weekly

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