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MD DA770 Lactose - Central and West                                             

MADISON, WI.  April 28, 2016 (REPORT 17)                                        

LACTOSE - CENTRAL AND WEST                                                      

Lactose prices edged higher this week. The bottom of the price range and the top 
of the mostly price series each moved up two cents. A number of manufacturers 
report decent demand and relatively tight inventories, especially for higher 
mesh lactose and lactose moving into the infant formula market. In these 
markets, manufacturers are frequently making offers at the upper end of the 
price range, with buyers sometimes agreeing to terms to assure coverage. Demand 
is a little lighter for lower mesh lactose and for edible lactose moving into 
animal feed markets. Lower mesh lactose shipments are moving and inventories are 
still comfortable.

Including spot sales and up to 3 month contracts.                               
F.O.B. EDIBLE, NON PHARMACEUTICAL   .2000 - .3550    MOSTLY:   .2100 - .2950    


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