Ruling occurs after lawyers representing a Swiss GI organization sent threatening letters to U.S. companies using the term “gruyere.” 

In the first half of 2020, export value is up 13%, volume up 14%.

Thanks to the efforts of U.S. dairy producers and processors, and organizations representing them worldwide, records have been broken in 2020 with optimism for even better days ahead.

A bipartisan letter asks the U.S. government to enhance protection of common food names as a core policy objective in all trade-related discussions.

USDEC analysts explore the issues expected to have the greatest impact on global dairy markets and U.S. exports over the last six months of 2020.

See the significant mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, new facilities, executive hires and marketing initiatives for the first six months of this memorable year.

Every month, USDEC aggregates domestic and global dairy data to create 10 charts displayed in a one-page, printable dashboard. 

A study published in an academic journal shows the U.S. dairy industry used 30% less water, utilized 21% less land and reduced greenhouse gas emissions 19% over 10 years.

Record sales of NDM/SMP, plus a rebound in cheese sales, drive gains. 

NAFTA swung open a door of opportunity to our southern border that helped increase U.S. dairy export volume to Mexico by 435% while value soared by 646% over 26 years. 

Every month, USDEC aggregates domestic and global dairy data to create 10 charts displayed in a one-page, printable dashboard. 

Future EU "intervention" practices will harm U.S. farmers and processors and erode efforts to advance fair trade policies that create greater market access.

Newly released Canadian tariff-rate quotas discourage U.S. dairy retail products from entering Canada, depriving U.S. dairy farmers and exporters the market access USMCA promised.

USDEC infographics showcase progress on water use, greenhouse gas emission, waste reduction, animal care and other advances.

U.S. suppliers also seeing recovery of whey sales to China.

One billion people around the world derive their livelihoods from the dairy sector, including more than 3 million jobs in the U.S. alone.

COVID-19 has created havoc but opportunities remain, especially in Asia, where USDEC is investing in people, programs, partnerships and a new, first-class facility promoting U.S. Dairy. 

Every month, USDEC aggregates domestic and global dairy data to create 10 charts displayed in a one-page, printable dashboard. 

In a joint statement, dairy organizations from across the Americas warn the EU not to repeat inventory-building and extended market-price suppression. 

Value of $592 million most in 5+ years, fueled by growth in SE Asia.