USDA Northeast Print Butter 11/12 12:20

AMS_1090 MARS

Butter - East U.S.

Released on November 12, 2025

In the East, butter production remains steady. Contract loads of cream are 
sufficient to meet current production schedules. Churns are operating seven 
days a week but are not at full capacity. Most retailers have received their 
holiday inventories. Some manufactures have shifted focus from retail to food 
service sized packaging. Food service demand for butter is steady to strong. 
International demand for butter is strong. Lower prices are contributing to an 
uptick in export activity. Butter inventories are steady. Contacts indicate 
that sales are balanced with production.

Prices for: East, All First Sales, F.O.B., Grade AA, Edible Butter

Basis Pricing - 80% Butterfat:               -0.02-0.05


Information for the period November 10 - 14, 2025, issued weekly

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