With the role of mozzarella, dairy products are valued in Paraná, Brazil

With lower intake and heated demand, dairy products appreciated in Paraná, throughout May. Practically all items sold gained price in relation to March, consolidating the increase. The results were presented at a meeting of the Paraná Farmers / Milk Industry Parity Council (Conseleite-PR), held on Tuesday (25), remotely. The collegiate projected a positive variation of 6.3%, with the reference value estimated at R $ 1.7245, for milk delivered in May to be paid in June. The index is calculated from all derivatives marketed and serves as a basis for negotiations between producers and the dairy industries. The main highlight of the analyzed period was the mozzarella cheese, whose prices increased by 11.4% between March and May this year. In addition, the product accounted for more than half (51.8%) of the commercialization mix. In other words, the valuation of the item contributed to pull up the reference value of milk. “The most important product in the mix, the mozzarella had ...