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MD DA350 Dry Buttermilk (Central and East)                  

MADISON, WI.  September 17, 2015 (REPORT 37)                


DRY BUTTERMILK - CENTRAL AND EAST                           
                                                            
CENTRAL: Central prices for dry buttermilk moved higher. Dry buttermilk 
produced is being stymied by limited cream supplies for butter makers. Some 
processors anticipate increases in dry buttermilk drying rates in the coming 
weeks. With declines in ice cream demand, more condensed buttermilk will 
likely become available for drying. As well, fall buying habits of bakeries, 
dry mixes and snack food end users are developing. Currently, dry buttermilk 
interest is somewhat flat. Inventory levels of regional producers are fairly 
light to comfortable. The market has a firm undertone.                                                        
EAST: Prices for dry buttermilk increased slightly this week. Production 
rates in the East are moderate as few regional manufacturers are actively 
drying product. Cream supplies begin the week fairly tight in some channels 
but became more available for churning by mid-week. New interest is quiet as 
some buyers edge purchases as the market settles. Spot sales are light, with 
most transactions moving through contracts. Stocks are in general sufficient 
for filling customer orders. The market undertone continues to firm.
  
F.O.B. CENTRAL/EAST:    .8400 - .9400                       

1100CT Daniel.Johnson@ams.usda.gov 
USDA/AMS/Dairy Market News, Madison, Wisconsin (608)557.7006
Dairy Market News website: http://www.ams.usda.gov/market-news/dairy
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