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MD DA770 Lactose - Central and West                                             

MADISON, WI.  May 19, 2016 (REPORT 20)                                          

LACTOSE - CENTRAL AND WEST                                                      

For lactose, the bottom end of the mostly price series went up while other 
lactose prices held steady. Demand is strong, especially for higher mesh sizes 
and highly desired brands. Manufacturers report some buyers are actively seeking 
out additional loads of lactose. In some cases, the buyers are finding their 
usual suppliers are unable to provide these extra loads. In other cases, 
manufacturers need to juggle shipping dates in order to meet the immediate 
demand. Lactose production is steady, however a few industry contacts report 
some cheese manufacturers are considering slowing cheese production as a way to 
balance their cheese inventories. This may reduce lactose production and further 
tighten lactose stocks.

Including spot sales and up to 3 month contracts.                               
F.O.B. EDIBLE, NON PHARMACEUTICAL   .2000 - .3550    MOSTLY:   .2200 - .2950    


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