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MD DA770 Lactose - Central and West                                             

MADISON, WI.  May 26, 2016 (REPORT 21)                                          

LACTOSE - CENTRAL AND WEST                                                      

Lactose prices remain steady this week. Manufacturers report interest is lively. 
In some cases, new buyers are appearing and are making inquiries because their 
regular suppliers are unable to meet all their lactose needs. Many manufacturers 
report tight or committed inventories. However a few industry contacts suggest 
lactose is available if the buyer is not choosy about brand or specific lactose 
characteristics. Processors say regular customers are often seeking additional 
loads of lactose above contracted amounts. Some customers are trying to secure 
prices into late 2016. Lactose production is active.

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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