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MD DA770 Lactose - Central and West                                             

MADISON, WI.  August 20, 2015 (REPORT 33)                                       

LACTOSE - CENTRAL AND WEST                                                      

Lactose prices held steady primarily due to existing agreements. Industry 
contacts report a very quiet market with limited spot market activity. 
Although sellers are receiving inquiries, many of these are at uneconomical 
levels and are not being accepted. In some cases, edible lactose is facing 
price pressure from feed-grade lactose or permeate. A few manufacturers 
report slowing production schedules due to the low prices. Inventories are 
generally above volumes needed to meet near-term commitments.

Including spot sales and up to 3 month contracts.                               
F.O.B. EDIBLE, NON PHARMACEUTICAL   .1500 - .2500    MOSTLY:   .1700 - .2100    

1100CT Mike.Bandli@ams.usda.gov (608) 557-7010
USDA/AMS/Dairy Market News, Madison, Wisconsin
Dairy Market News website: http://www.ams.usda.gov/market-news/dairy
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