According to Dairy Reporter agency citing Rabobank analysts, 2023 is set to be a profitable year for the world's largest milk and dairy product producers, driven by an increase in product prices. While butter and most dairy products in the United States are expected to maintain high prices, cheddar cheese prices might drop due to a surplus. Dairy consumption in Russia has reached its highest in 28 years. Despite challenges like unfavorable weather and low production profitability in some areas, milk production is anticipated to grow in the second half of the year across several major markets, including the United States, China, the European Union, Argentina, Brazil, Australia, and New Zealand.