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MD DA770 Lactose - Central and West                                             

MADISON, WI.  March 31, 2016 (REPORT 13)                                        

LACTOSE - CENTRAL AND WEST                                                      

Lactose prices are higher as several spot sales pushed the top of the range and 
mostly price series upward. Industry contacts suggest lactose is moving well in 
most markets. Demand within confectionary markets appears to be seasonally 
active. Requests from Oceania for standardizing have been a little better than 
expected, although this demand will subside as New Zealand and Australia hit the 
low point of the milk production the year. American manufacturers report tight 
or committed inventories. Lactose production is steady to higher as some 
processors try to build a little cushion in their warehouses. The market tone 
for lactose is firm.

Including spot sales and up to 3 month contracts.                               
F.O.B. EDIBLE, NON PHARMACEUTICAL   .1800 - .3500    MOSTLY:   .2050 - .2600    

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