For the first time in 30 years, EU dairy farmers will produce milk without the threat of levies. A USDEC research report assesses six European countries. 

Plenty of opportunities exist, such as meeting the nutritional needs of an aging world population.

A supply chain is only as strong as its weakest link.

A strong start to 2014 overcame a weak finish to assure a fifth consecutive record for U.S. dairy exports.

Soon-to-be-released report from USDEC details the escalation of Chinese cheese imports and consumption in recent years.

A graphical overview of U.S. dairy export growth over two decades.

Radio interview with USDEC's Al Levitt tells the story, along with what's needed to stay No. 1.

China's appetite for imported UHT milk could more than quadruple from 2013 to 2020.

In 2013, six Southeast Asian nations purchased U.S. dairy goods totaling nearly $1.3 billion.

To become more valuable to their customers, U.S. dairy suppliers need to provide service and technical know-how.

U.S dairy export value to Central America rose 2 percent in 2013 to $138 million.

Dairy consumption will continue to grow in China, the world's single largest buyer of dairy products.

The U.S. is the largest processed cheese manufacturer in the world, but must translate its know-how to foreign markets.

Many foreign buyers wonder where they can find a reliable supply of dairy products. It is an opportunity for U.S. suppliers.  

Cheese remains one of the best performers, with volume up 46 percent this January compared to January 2013.

Increased milk production in New Zealand, the EU and elsewhere can't be ignored.  

The Brazilian dairy industry will continue to make an effort to have some sort of international presence.

A decade of moderate economic gains has helped expand dairy consumption and, by extension, imports of U.S. products.

2013 was a great year for U.S. dairy exports, as outlined in this PowerPoint presentation and YouTube video.

Increased demand in Southeast Asia and China certainly helped, as did a host of other reasons.