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MD DA770 Lactose - Central and West                                             

MADISON, WI.  February 16, 2017 (REPORT 7)                                      

LACTOSE - CENTRAL AND WEST                                                      

Lactose prices are unchanged this week. Industry contacts describe the 
lactose market as stable. Demand and production are steady and in good 
balance to one another. Manufacturers report that inventories for higher mesh 
lactose are tight and often command higher prices, while lower mesh lactose 
is more available for spot sales. In some cases, buyers can find the 
occasional bargain for lower mesh lactose. Some manufacturers report getting 
some buyer push back on lower mesh lactose priced near the top of the mostly 
price series.

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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