BUTTER MARKET OUTLOOK

Taranaki Daily News, 22 September 1931, Page 11

BUTTER MARKET OUTLOOK

HIGH RATE OF CONSUMPTION STATISTICAL POSITION SOUND. WOOLLEN CHRISTMAS GIFTS By Telegraph—Press Assn. —Copyright. London, Sept. 20. The butter market, like most others, has been unsettled by political and financial developments, but it is satisfactory to know that consumption nas maintained a high level. This is shows by the fact that although the August imports exceeded those of the previous August by 5000 tons the stocks in cold store last week were decreased by nearly 3000 tons. A leading importer’s reports state that although the outlook is somewhat Uncertain the statistical position oi colonial butter for the next two montl* appears to be fairly soue! and, pre? vided consumption is maintained, tn< stocks in cold store will probably needed before adequate supplies of new season’s butter are available. * Grocers do not relish the new order for marking blended butters. Accord* ing to the newspaper The Grocer . the order will put further responsibilitiet in respect of labelling and marking goods upon the retailer, who is already overwhelmed by Acts, orders and regulations, and unfortunately it looks as though the additional worry will come just at the height of . the hoped for pressure of the Christmas trade. The Grocer adds that it doubts if applicants for this order will have reason to rejoice at the result of their application. The suggestion to give woollen Christmas gifts is receiving enthusiastic support in Bradford, according to the managing director of an important firm of wool merchants. It would benefit alike the manufacturers and retailers, as well as the producer of the raw material. He points out that the range of goods now produced from wools is really amazing and not generally appreciated. It extends from carpets, rugs and mats to ties. If instead of buying foreign goods for Christmas presents, a custom which is largely responsible for the importation of luxury goods, the general public would select goods made from raw material produced in Britain or in the Dominions and manufactured by their own countrymen, an excellent start would be made in supporting the Government’s economy proposals.