Cheese Makes Comeback as U.S. Restaurants Reopen, Lifting Prices
- Prices for 500-pound barrels in Chicago are up 18% this year
- U.S. dairy-eating is increasing faster than expected
This article is for subscribers only.
Melty cheeseburgers. Mozzarella-stuffed sticks. Chips dripping with queso dip.
As restaurants reopen in the U.S., Americans are once again eating food laden with more butter and cheese than most home cooks would dare to use. The extra consumption is sending prices higher.