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MD DA770 Lactose - Central and West                                             

MADISON, WI.  March 30, 2017 (REPORT 13)                                        

LACTOSE - CENTRAL AND WEST                                                      

Lactose prices moved slightly higher at the bottom of the range and at both 
ends of the mostly price series. Spot sale prices are inching higher as Q2 
approaches. Some manufacturers report Q2 contracting is in place and 
shipments have begun. These processors further state that end users are eager 
to get coverage and are willing to take advance shipments or additional loads 
when possible. Domestic and international demand is strong. Lactose 
inventories are tight to comfortable. A few market participants are trying to 
assess lactose availability from other world producers and whether that 
production will be used internally or be released to the market.

Including spot sales and up to 3 month contracts.                               
F.O.B. EDIBLE, NON PHARMACEUTICAL   .2500 - .5800    MOSTLY:   .3700 - .4300    


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