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MD DA770 Lactose - Central and West                                             

MADISON, WI.  February 02, 2017 (REPORT 5)                                      

LACTOSE - CENTRAL AND WEST                                                      

Lactose prices held steady on the range, but widened on the mostly price 
series. A few manufacturers report carryover inventories from 2016 that they 
needed to clear. A few short term contract and noncontract sales held the 
bottom of the price range in place and pushed the bottom of the mostly price 
series slightly lower. Some industry contacts note lower mesh lactose and 
lactose with a little age have become somewhat more available. Meanwhile, 
higher mesh, low spore and desired brands of lactose remain in tight supply. 
Demand is generally strong for lactose, but some contacts are wondering if 
that may ease as the New Zealand milk production season comes to a close. 
Lactose production in the U.S. is steady.

Including spot sales and up to 3 month contracts.                               
F.O.B. EDIBLE, NON PHARMACEUTICAL   .2400 - .5800    MOSTLY:   .3400 - .4100    


1100CT Mike.Bandli@ams.usda.gov 608.422.8592
USDA/AMS/Dairy Market News, Madison, Wisconsin
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