May 19, 2009
Mexico dairy output seen to rise in 2009
Despite the effect of the financial crisis, Mexico's fluid milk production, along with powdered milk, cheese and butter is anticipated to rise in 2009, reports the US Department of Agriculture.
The rate of growth of imports non-fat dry milk (NFDM) is forecast lower than in the previous year, but imports are seen lower than in the previous year at 18,000 tonnes due to the availability of domestic milk supplies. Consumption of cheaper dairy products in Mexico is expected to grow this year as consumers consider dairy products a basic dietary need and continue to expand the range of products demanded.
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