Economic Update: Dairy retail sales strong heading into summer; dairy outlook mixed

As we head into summer, dairy retail sales look strong, but the outlook on dairy over all appears to be mixed.

According to Abrielle Backhaus, research coordinator with IDDBA, retail dairy sales percentage gains have been up double digits over some of the comparable weeks in 2019 for 12 consecutive weeks, however, only the second week in the past dozen, in which sales growth, slipped below 20% when compared to the similar week a year ago.

To learn more, check out this recent article by Progressive Dairy’s Dave Natzke.