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MD DA770 Lactose - Central and West                                             

MADISON, WI.  April 02, 2015 (REPORT 13)                                        

LACTOSE - CENTRAL AND WEST     
                                                 
Lactose prices are unchanged to lower on the range, but steady on the mostly. 
The two-tier availability of mesh sizes continues. Unground lactose is 
available from some producers and resellers. However, ground lactose supplies 
are closely matched with upcoming contract demand and lightly represented in 
the FOB spot market. Lactose production is steady as cheese manufacturing 
continues with strength from week to week. Q2 contracting is mostly complete, 
but a few manufacturers indicate they find little interest for extended 
agreements, and they will be selling on a month to month and/or spot basis. 

Including spot sales and up to 3 month contracts.                               
F.O.B. EDIBLE, NON PHARMACEUTICAL   .1700 - .3725    MOSTLY:   .2000 - .2750    

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