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MD DA770 Lactose - Central and West                                             

MADISON, WI.  November 17, 2016 (REPORT 46)                                     

LACTOSE - CENTRAL AND WEST                                                      

Lactose prices are unchanged this week. Industry contacts report a lull in 
spot sales activity as manufacturers test the waters with offers circulated 
for Q1 contracts. Inventories remain tight and highly committed, especially 
for higher mesh and low spore lactose. Lactose production is active, stable 
and in line with heavy cheese production. At the GDT Event 176 on November 
15, lactose prices across all contract periods averaged $0.3570 per pound, 
+4.6%.

Including spot sales and up to 3 month contracts.                               
F.O.B. EDIBLE, NON PHARMACEUTICAL   .3000 - .4800    MOSTLY:   .3300 - .3750    

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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