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MD DA770 Lactose - Central and West                                             

MADISON, WI.  October 27, 2016 (REPORT 43)                                      

LACTOSE - CENTRAL AND WEST     
                                                 
Lactose prices are mixed this week. A few spot sales moved the bottom of the 
price range lower, while the top of both the range and mostly price series 
held steady. The bottom of the mostly price series moved up. Industry 
contacts report lactose continues to move well through regular contracts. 
Some buyers are wanting to make sure of a consistent supply of lactose and 
are making requests to establish agreements for 2017 now. Inventories remain 
tight with a number of manufacturers. A few processors report not having 
lactose available for sales outside of contracts. Production is active and 
steady.
Including spot sales and up to 3 month contracts.                               
F.O.B. EDIBLE, NON PHARMACEUTICAL   .2700 - .4800    MOSTLY:   .3300 - .3700    


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