USDA E. Fluid Milk & Cream Review 04/23 13:00

AMS_1101 MARS

Fluid Milk And Cream - East U.S.

Released on April 23, 2026

Milk production is strong in the East region. Contacts indicate plenty of milk 
is available for busy production schedules. Milk components remain high and 
cream is readily available for spot purchasing. Class I demand is steady in the 
region. Bottlers are taking their contracted volumes. Class II demand is steady 
to strong. Consumer demand is growing for dairy products such as cottage 
cheese, causing an uptick in production. Ice cream manufacturers are purchasing 
spot volumes of cream to keep production schedules busy. Class III demand is 
steady this week. Most facilities are taking their full contracted loads of 
milk. Class IV demand is strong. Butter makers are taking in spot loads of milk 
and acting as balancing facilities for the region, mostly due to strong powder 
and condensed skim demand. Cream multiples increased at both ends of the range 
this week. Condensed skim demand is up, and buyers are typically purchasing 
volumes at or above Class price.

Northeast, F.O.B. Condensed Skim
Range - Class II; Dollars per Pound                  1.57 - 1.92
Range - Class III; Dollars per Pound                 1.25 - 1.45


Northeast, F.O.B. Cream
Range - All Classes; Dollars per Pound               2.0131 - 2.4157
Range - All Classes; Factor Pricing                  1.15 - 1.38
Range - Class II; Dollars per Pound                  2.1881 - 2.4157
Range - Class II; Factor Pricing                     1.25 - 1.38


Information for the period April 20 - 24, 2026, issued weekly

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