The EU makes trade agreements that deny market access to cheesemakers who have long used common names like parmesan, feta, fontina, gorgonzola and asiago. 

Record months for NFDM/SMP shipments to Mexico and WPC80+ not enough to offset declines in most product categories.

USDEC is proud to share what U.S. dairy farmers are doing to achieve greenhouse gas neutrality, optimize water usage and improve water quality. 

South Korea is a rapidly aging country, with 18% of the population over the age of 65, presenting new opportunities for U.S. dairy exporters.

But export value dropped and bearish demand signals show up in the data.

The consensus at USDEC's Spring Board of Directors meeting was that U.S. dairy exports would continue to grow in 2023 but may not match last year's lofty 5% increase. 

USDEC helped global container shipping and logistics leaders understand the complexity of the dairy supply chain at TPM23 and built new relationships to help avoid another shipping crisis.    

Growth in core products led to double-digit gainsin January.  

December exports climbed 15% in volume with all major products growing in the final month of the year. But our analysts are watching headwinds on the horizon for 2023. 

USDEC looks at the principal market factors influencing dairy import demand and trade in the year ahead.

Impressive growth in cheese, whey and lactose maintain momentum.

We have assembled the important mergers, key acquisitions, joint ventures, new facilities, executive hires and marketing initiatives that made 2022 a remarkable year for global dairy business. 

NFDM/SMP exports rise for first time this year, while whey, cheese and butter continue to post solid year-over-year gains.

USDEC and DMI showcased U.S. dairy’s contributions to global climate and food security goals and the work that lies ahead.  

Whey, cheese, lactose and butter continued to lead as U.S. suppliers set multiple September records.

Milk supply in New Zealand and the EU is constrained but U.S. dairy farmers have the cows and capacity to meet the world's growing demand for cheese and dairy ingredients. 

DairyAmerica is honored for its service to the U.S. dairy industry, its passionate approach to trade and for exporting dairy ingredients to more than 60 countries.

Continued global demand for cheese, butter, whey and lactose powered U.S. dairy exports in August.

Six dairy farmers file updates and observations on social media, with this day-by-day travelogue rounding up their best posts.

U.S. dairy farmers get first-hand look at how USDEC works to build dairy consumption—and subsequently, demand for U.S. cheese and dairy ingredients—in an emerging market.