ARLINGTON, VA – Dairy producers have been facing a wide variety of challenges over the past 18 months, including another round of COVID-related disruptions to supply chains and schools.
Demand, however, continues to grow according to the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF).
Exports of dairy products in 2021 were on a record pace while per-capita dairy consumption in the U.S. is at the highest levels since 1960.
In addition, demand for cheese, butter, yogurt, and sour cream is increasing, and while fluid milk demand is down, the prices paid by consumers at the grocery store reflect a $900 million increase in revenue for the industry over the past two years.
Specifically, whole milk consumption has increased by .5 percent over the past two years and has become the most popular variety of conventional milk for consumers once again.
(SOURCE: All Ag News)