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MD DA770 Lactose - Central and West                                             

MADISON, WI.  January 29, 2015 (REPORT 4)                                       

LACTOSE - CENTRAL AND WEST                                                      
                                                                                
The lactose spot market was active with prices being mostly unchanged. 
Market participants are working on February and the rest of the quarter 
contracts. Production is outpacing demand as buyers are typically buying 
in a hand-to-mouth fashion. Export orders are being plagued by 
transportation issues on the West coast and heavy competition amongst U.S. 
suppliers vying for international market share. Inventory levels are 
generally higher than desired.
                                                                               
Including spot sales and up to 3 month contracts.                               
F.O.B. EDIBLE, NON PHARMACEUTICAL   .1900 - .4600  MOSTLY:   .2500 - .3700    
  

1100CT Ryan.Studnicka@ams.usda.gov  608-278-4155
USDA/AMS/Dairy Market News, Madison, Wisconsin
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