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MD DA350 Dry Buttermilk (Central and East)                  

MADISON, WI.  December 03, 2015 (REPORT 48)                 


DRY BUTTERMILK - CENTRAL AND EAST                           
                                                            
CENTRAL: Prices for Central dry buttermilk are unchanged on light trading. 
Interest is steady for spot dry buttermilk loads, but several manufacturers 
indicate their inventories are mostly geared toward fulfilling present 
commitments. In addition, a late season push from some ice cream 
manufacturers is utilizing condensed buttermilk. Overall regional dry 
buttermilk production is steady to higher as one or two plant operators who 
were previously selling all condensed buttermilk are now drying.  
EAST: Dry buttermilk prices are unchanged. Dry buttermilk production volumes 
rose in the region, due to a heightened level of butter production, and   
reduced condensed buttermilk sales. Customer contracts are encouraging most 
transactions, with limited spot market activity. Stocks are light to 
moderate, and available for near-term needs. Over-all, trade activity is 
quiet this post-holiday week, as the market extends a weak undertone.   

F.O.B. CENTRAL/EAST:    .8500 - .9500                                           


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December 1, 2015


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