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MD DA770 Lactose - Central and West                                             

MADISON, WI.  May 28, 2015 (REPORT 21)                                          

LACTOSE - CENTRAL AND WEST                                                      
                                                                                
Prices for lactose are unchanged. The market tone, according to many 
participants, is showing some signs of steadiness. Some producers report 
buyer interest for domestic and international lactose sales is 
comparatively more active than just a few weeks ago. Some end users and 
producers have finalized Q3 or Q3/Q4 contracts. In previous weeks, some 
manufacturers rejected longer term contracts because price bids were 
deemed too low. Now, price bids have improved somewhat, making those 
longer term contracts more acceptable. Lactose production is ongoing, with 
milk supplies in the Central and West regions clearing actively into 
cheese making. Lactose inventories are variable.

Including spot sales and up to 3 month contracts.                               
F.O.B. EDIBLE, NON PHARMACEUTICAL   .1700 - .3100    MOSTLY:   .2000 - .2700    

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