MD_DA106                                                         
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MD DA106 Skim Milk Powder - Europe                               

MADISON, WI.  January 07, 2016 (REPORT 1)                        

WESTERN EUROPE                                                   
INFORMATION GATHERED  12/28/2015 - 01/08/2016                    
U.S. DOLLARS PER METRIC TON, FOB PORT                            

SKIM MILK POWDER (SMP): 

Skim milk powder markets are under pressure and prices weakened. Sales 
into intervention continue. Many EU dairy processors have the capability 
to manufacture whole milk powder, skim milk powder or butter. 
Expectations are for more milk to move toward SMP among the three 
options, partly due to continuing high milk volumes and partly due to 
export opportunities. Even with prices weakening and intervention 
continuing, some manufacturers remain selective in accepting sales if 
they hold SMP that is in more demand from buyers. These sellers are 
prepared to maintain inventories if sales prices are not acceptable.                                      
                                                                 
1.25% BUTTERFAT:                         1,725 - 1,850           





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