Cheeseburger Menu: beef falls as dairy diverges

Manuelle Iamakami Peguini Data and Price Analyst · Dairy · Published Aug 11, 2026
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The Cheeseburger Menu Index moved lower in early August as increased cattle availability continued to weigh on beef prices, while dairy markets showed mixed signals, with raw milk correcting from its heatwave-driven highs but SMP prices strengthening.

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