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MD DA770 Lactose - Central and West                                             

MADISON, WI.  April 30, 2015 (REPORT 17)                                        

LACTOSE - CENTRAL AND WEST                                                      
                                                                                
Lactose prices are steady. Demand within the entire market, which serves 
many market sectors, remains tiered. Producers serving the domestic and 
international infant nutrition market indicate demand is active, 
especially as those end users ramp up production. Some additional 
confectionary demand is reemerging as lactose is currently priced below 
sugar. Availability is somewhat variable, especially for higher mesh size 
lactose. Conversely, inventories at a few locations are above the volumes 
needed to fulfill near term commitments. Those producers are finding light 
interest, especially into the feed industry, unless price concessions are 
possible. All demand reflects differences in mesh size, color, location, 
packaging and other variables. Overall lactose production is steady at 
seasonal levels.  

Including spot sales and up to 3 month contracts.                               
F.O.B. EDIBLE, NON PHARMACEUTICAL   .1700 - .3250    MOSTLY:   .2000 - .2725    

1100CT Janet.Linder@ams.usda.gov (608)557-7003
USDA/AMS/Dairy Market News, Madison, Wisconsin
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