More and more American cheeses are being bought in Europe

The Netherlands has recently become a major buyer of bulk cheeses packaged in slices and used in burgers. Europe, famous for its delicious gouda, brie and mozzarella, faces a shortage of milk. As a result, European customers are buying more American cheese, especially cheap, processed varieties. In the Netherlands, for example, U.S. cheese imports have skyrocketed, according to the latest government data. They mostly bought sliced cheese, the kind used for burgers. This is due to the lower cheese in the United States, which could lead to even greater overseas purchases, said Mary Keough Ledman, global dairy strategist at Rabobank. Production of milk and cheese has become more expensive almost everywhere in the world, especially in Europe. First the drought and then the Russian invasion of Ukraine raised the price of corn, which led to an increase in the cost of animal feed. Labor, energy and equipment costs also rose, leading to declining milk stocks. European farmers have been ...