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MD DA770 Lactose - Central and West                                             

MADISON, WI.  April 14, 2016 (REPORT 15)                                        

LACTOSE - CENTRAL AND WEST                                                      

Lactose prices are unchanged to a smidge higher. A few spot sales moved the top 
of the price range up slightly. The market tone for lactose is one of firmness, 
steadiness, or flatness depending on perspective. A few industry contacts say 
200 mesh and ground lactose or lactose with low spore counts have good demand 
and is creating some support to prices at the top end of the range. 
Manufacturers that make lower mesh or unground lactose are having a little more 
difficulty capturing the full interest of buyers. They say buyers are making 
regular purchases, but often are slower to act unless the price is right. 
Manufacturers report active production and relatively tight, or committed, 
inventories for all mesh sizes of lactose. 

Including spot sales and up to 3 month contracts.                               
F.O.B. EDIBLE, NON PHARMACEUTICAL   .1800 - .3550    MOSTLY:   .2100 - .2600    


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