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MD DA770 Lactose - Central and West                                             

MADISON, WI.  February 19, 2015 (REPORT 7)                                      

LACTOSE - CENTRAL AND WEST                                                      
                                                                                
Lactose prices narrowed on the range and declined on both ends of the 
mostly. The market is weak. Demand is light outside of contracts and 
running into headwinds as some international interests turn to EU 
suppliers, because of US shipping delays off the west coast. Manufacturers 
serving as approved suppliers do have steady sales to some buyers, and 
those sales are helping manage inventories. In addition, some 
confectioners are using lactose as an input for chocolate production for 
the spring holidays. Conversations about Q2 are slow. Lactose production 
is active, following the trend of cheese manufacturing. Inventories are 
generally building.  

Including spot sales and up to 3 month contracts.                               
F.O.B. EDIBLE, NON PHARMACEUTICAL   .1900 - .4300    MOSTLY:   .2100 - .3450    

1100CT Janet.Linder@ams.usda.gov 608.278.4157
USDA/AMS/Dairy Market News, Madison, Wisconsin
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