Customers in Mexico, Asia and the Middle East want U.S. cheese. But exporters have to know the nuances of each market. For example, most Chinese consumers probably have little experience with natural cheese.
WMP has a limited market domestically but a huge potential market internationally. Whole milk powder can be a real difference-maker in exporting for the U.S. dairy industry.
Through the first 10 months of 2012, the volume of major products increased a combined 5.5 percent to more than 2.8 billion lbs.
January 9, 2013
Through the first 10 months of 2012, the volume of major products increased a combined 5.5 percent to more than 2.8 billion lbs. Although growth had softened in recent months, U.S. cheese and whey protein concentrate were poised to shatter volume records, and nonfat dry milk/skim milk powder was tracking at or near record levels. For the second consecutive year, U.S. export volume accounted for more than 13 percent of total milk solids produced in the United States.
Over the past three years, we’ve seen a growing Asian dairy market which has led to increased production abroad, but more importantly has attracted foreign expansion within the United States. With forecasts remaining positive into 2012, employment opportunities are expected to continue to open up in the United States in segments such as milk powder, Greek yogurt and companies working with easily portable commodities.
Though I’ve been editing magazines for many years, the arrival of a new issue still excites me. It’s like receiving a birthday or Christmas present every month. Each issue of Dairy Foods is packed with information you can act on. Here is a sample of what we’ve delivered in the last 12 months.