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MD DA770 Lactose - Central and West                                             

MADISON, WI.  October 01, 2015 (REPORT 39)                                      

LACTOSE - CENTRAL AND WEST                                                      

Lactose prices are mixed as the industry transitions from Q3 to Q4. Prices 
moved lower on the bottom of the mostly and the range. Manufacturers pushed 
to clear some additional inventories before the end of their fiscal year. 
Although industry contacts say there is plenty of product available, some 
processors indicate prior sales allowed them to bring inventories down to 
more comfortable levels. A few processors note tight or committed stocks. The 
upper end of the price range moved up slightly with a few spots sales gaining 
premiums for specific characteristics desired by end users. Manufacturers 
report steady to lower production due to slightly lower cheese production and 
some manufacturers slowing their dryers due to the low lactose prices.


Including spot sales and up to 3 month contracts.                               
F.O.B. EDIBLE, NON PHARMACEUTICAL   .1400 - .2750    MOSTLY:   .1600 - .2100    


1100CT Mike.Bandli@ams.usda.gov (608) 557-7010
USDA/AMS/Dairy Market News, Madison, Wisconsin
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