NATIONAL - CONENTIONAL DAIRY PRODUCTS

The total volume of conventional dairy ads declined 7%; conversely, organic dairy ads increased 35% this week. For conventional dairy advertisements, ice cream in 48- to 64-ounce containers, Greek yogurt in 4- to 6-ounce containers and 8-ounce packs of shred cheese had the largest volume of ads. Ads for 1-pound packages of conventional butter declined14%, with a weighted average price of $2.75, down 16 cents from last week. The weighted average price for 1-pound packages of organic butter was $5.88, up 64 cents from a week ago. Among reported dairy items, organic milk in gallon containers had the largest percentage change in ad volume, an increase of 540%. Organic Greek yogurt 32-ounce reported the largest percentage price change, up 96% from last week. The US advertised price for 8-ounce conventional cheese blocks averaged $2.12, up 1 cent from last week; 8-ounce shred cheese averaged $2.18, down 6 cents from last week. Conventional one pound shred saw a 66% decline in ads this week with a weighted average price of $3.51. The US advertised price for 8-ounce organic cheese blocksaveraged $3.99, up 7 cents from the previous week. The price spread between organic and conventional half gallon milk is $1.61.