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AMERICANS ARE EATING BUTTER AND CHEESE AT RECORD LEVELS
Dec. 3, 2024
by Feedstuffs magazine staff
Americans are consuming record amounts of dairy products, led by surging demand for butter and cheese, according to newly released U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) data. Per capita consumption of dairy products reached 661 pounds per person in 2023, an increase of 7 pounds per person over the previous year and matching the all-time record set in 2021.
Butter and cheese consumption each surpassed all previous records, reaching all-time highs of 6.5 pounds (butter) and 42.3 pounds (cheese) per person, respectively, in 2023. For context, a typical package of butter containing four sticks weighs 1 pound (16 ounces) and a standard bag of shredded cheese is half a pound (8 ounces).
Cottage cheese continues to win back shoppers, notching 2.1 pounds per person in 2023, a level not seen since 2019.
Yogurt clocked impressive growth, as well, with consumption increasing from 13.5 pounds per person to 13.8 pounds in 2023, a 2% increase.
Fluid milk and ice cream consumption fell in 2023, although year-to-date sales in 2024 show strength for these dairy staples.
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