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MD DA350 Dry Buttermilk (Central and East)                  

MADISON, WI.  August 25, 2016 (REPORT 34)                   

DRY BUTTERMILK - CENTRAL AND EAST                           
                                                                                                                       
CENTRAL: Dry buttermilk prices hold steady this week in the Central 
region. Market participants report light sales transactions but growing 
inquiries from buyers. Several industry contacts speculate that demand 
will continue to grow in the upcoming weeks. Manufacturers note that 
inquiries from the bakery sector, specifically, have increased. They 
believe this can be attributed to schools beginning again and 
preparation prior to the holiday season. Production is intermittent. 
Several manufacturers are not taking the time to dry buttermilk and are 
moving it as condensed. Overall, contacts report a tight supply of dry 
buttermilk in the Central region. The market undertone is firming. 
EAST: Eastern dry buttermilk prices are unchanged on light trading. 
Demand from bakers is fair to good. According to most industry 
participants, the market undertone is unsettled. Dry buttermilk 
production is trending lower parallel with the butter churning activity 
in the region. Inventories are tight.
 
F.O.B. CENTRAL/EAST:    .7800 - .8600                       


1100CT Angel.Teran@ams.usda.gov/Amy.L.Schmitz@ams.usda.gov
USDA/AMS/Dairy Market News, Madison, Wisconsin (608)557.7006
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