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MD DA770 Lactose - Central and West                                             

MADISON, WI.  August 04, 2016 (REPORT 31)                                       

LACTOSE - CENTRAL AND WEST                                                      

Lactose prices are mostly steady, but the lower end of the price range moved 
higher. Industry contacts report quiet market activity, with very few spot 
sales to report. Higher mesh, finely ground lactose continues to have solid 
demand. Manufacturers say regular customers often ask for additional loads. A 
few processors say buyers will occasionally push back on price, but, because 
of snug supplies, the processors can refuse the lower bids. Lactose 
production is generally active. The July 2016 Dairy Market News average of 
the mostly price series for Central and West lactose was $0.2769, compared to 
$0.2616 one month ago and $0.1995 one year ago. 

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


1100CT mike.bandli@ams.usda.gov (608) 557-7010
USDA/AMS/Dairy Market News, Madison, Wisconsin
Dairy Market News website: http://www.ams.usda.gov/market-news/dairy
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