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MD DA770 Lactose - Central and West                                             

MADISON, WI.  April 13, 2017 (REPORT 15)                                        

LACTOSE - CENTRAL AND WEST                                                      

Lactose prices are unchanged this week. Industry contacts generally describe 
the market tone as steady and demand as firm. Manufacturers that sell into 
the infant formula market suggest that buyers are continuing to search out 
more lactose to assure coverage. A few contacts report lactose inventories 
are available from some suppliers, but a number of processors say their 
inventories are tight to committed. Production is steady to slightly higher. 
Market participants suggest a need to watch what the EU and Oceania do in 
terms of standardization over the next few months to determine upcoming 
market direction.

Including spot sales and up to 3 month contracts.                               
F.O.B. EDIBLE, NON PHARMACEUTICAL   .2500 - .5700    MOSTLY:   .3700 - .4300    


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