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MD DA770 Lactose - Central and West                                             

MADISON, WI.  March 19, 2015 (REPORT 11)                                        

LACTOSE - CENTRAL AND WEST                                                      
                                                                                
Prices for lactose are mostly lower on a weak market. Buyers report 
unground lactose loads are readily available from a few manufacturers and 
resellers. However, there is a hint of interest from a few European end 
users have who have been informed that lactose supplies are very tight for 
Q2 from their traditional suppliers. Contacts in Europe indicate the 
problem lies with less cheese being made, more skim milk powder being 
made, and, therefore, more lactose being used for SMP standardization. 
Domestic lactose production is active, with raised output from some plants 
where cheese vat fortification is ongoing. Inventories are steady to 
higher.
                                                                                
Including spot sales and up to 3 month contracts.                               
F.O.B. EDIBLE, NON PHARMACEUTICAL   .1700 - .3800    MOSTLY:   .2000 - .2800    

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