MD_DA128                                                         
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MD DA128 Cheddar Cheese - Oceania                                

MADISON, WI.  May 09, 2013 (REPORT 19)                           

OCEANIA                                                          
INFORMATION GATHERED  04/29/2013 - 05/10/2013                    
U.S. DOLLARS PER METRIC TON, FOB PORT                            

CHEDDAR CHEESE:  Cheddar cheese price are relatively stable, 
trading in a wide range.  Offerings are light to moderate and 
generally filling current needs.  Demand is light to fair, yet 
less aggressive than in recent weeks.  Many buyers have covered 
positions for nearby needs and are positioned for maturation 
programs.  Demand is along expectations to Asia.  Internal 
demand is fair to good.  Production has slowed with the 
declining, seasonal milk supplies.   

39% MAXIMUM MOISTURE:                    4,200 - 5,000           

0930c Butch Speth Butch.Speth@ams.usda.gov 608.278.4152