DCA benchmarks: Cheese commentary week 22

DCA cheese benchmarks showed mixed results in week 22 (May 28), with slight declines in foil cheeses and Emmentaler, while the Cheddar complex, Maasdam, naturally ripened Gouda, and Mozzarella all moved higher. Market sentiment remained relatively quiet, with weaker Gouda demand reported in Italy, while firmer interest for Maasdam emerged from southern Europe. Contributors also noted that naturally ripened cheese remains widely available despite rising prices.