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MD DA770 Lactose - Central and West                                             

MADISON, WI.  March 24, 2016 (REPORT 12)                                        

LACTOSE - CENTRAL AND WEST                                                      

Lactose prices held steady this week. Industry contacts describe the lactose 
market as being in balance. Although spot sales were quiet this week, demand 
from regular customers was steady. Buyers and sellers are busy setting up Q2 
contracts. Inventories are generally tight and committed, especially for 100 and 
200 mesh. Production is steady. A few manufacturers are planning to bump 
production up slightly to give a cushion for expected orders.

Including spot sales and up to 3 month contracts.                               
F.O.B. EDIBLE, NON PHARMACEUTICAL   .1800 - .3200    MOSTLY:   .2050 - .2550    

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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