Volume 2021 to Jan 2026.xlsx

This is a historical volume consumption document for milk and dairy products procured by the State of California from 2021 through January 2026. The file provides detailed monthly and annual consumption data for a comprehensive range of dairy items, including various milk formats (whole milk, fat-free milk, 1% milk, and chocolate milk in multiple packaging sizes), cheese products, yogurt (primarily Yoplait brand in various flavors), sour cream, orange juice, and plant-based alternatives (Silk soy milk and Pearl organic soy products). Annual unit volumes show relatively consistent consumption patterns, with 2021 volumes at 2,576,673 units, increasing to 4,902,807 units in 2022, followed by 4,648,293 units in 2023, 4,528,666 units in 2024, 4,817,425 units in 2025, and 413,079 units recorded for January 2026 alone.

The dominant product category is fat-free milk in 8-ounce single-serve containers, which consistently represents the largest volume component across all years, ranging from approximately 2.3 million to 4.1 million units annually. Secondary high-volume items include 1% milk in 8-ounce containers and Yoplait yogurt products in 12-pack cases of 6-ounce servings. The data indicates procurement patterns typical of institutional food service operations, likely supporting school nutrition programs or similar state-administered food service initiatives. Some items are noted as sold by the case, including lactose-free options and plant-based dairy alternatives, reflecting attention to dietary accommodations and nutritional diversity in the procurement strategy.