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MD DA770 Lactose - Central and West                                             

MADISON, WI.  July 21, 2016 (REPORT 29)                                         

LACTOSE - CENTRAL AND WEST                                                      

Lactose prices are fairly steady, but a block of spot sales pushed the top end 
of the mostly price series slightly higher. Buyers looking for specific brands 
of lactose seem willing to agree to higher prices in order to assure coverage. 
Manufacturers describe strong demand and tight inventories, especially for 
higher mesh lactose. However, buyers who are not as concerned about brand or 
specific product characteristics are finding adequate supplies of lactose 
available at prices in the lower end of the price range. Processors say 
production is active and steady. But several manufacturers' dryers are shut down 
for a few weeks as they conduct maintenance and repairs.

Including spot sales and up to 3 month contracts.                               
F.O.B. EDIBLE, NON PHARMACEUTICAL   .1850 - .3775    MOSTLY:   .2300 - .3300    


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