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MD DA770 Lactose - Central and West                                             

MADISON, WI.  May 18, 2017 (REPORT 20)                                          

LACTOSE - CENTRAL AND WEST                                                      

Lactose prices are unchanged this week. Production is steady and 
manufacturers generally report their inventories as committed to comfortable. 
Some industry contacts say there is a little more availability of lactose, 
especially for unground and lower mesh sizes. Demand is strong for most types 
of lactose. However, some market participants suggest interest has slowed in 
Oceania, possibly due to the seasonal close of the Australian and New Zealand 
milk production seasons. Contracting for Q3 business is starting up. A few 
manufacturers say they are running into some push back on prices for the new 
business. At the GDT Event 188 on May 16, lactose prices across all contract 
periods averaged $0.4386 per pound, up 2.0%.

Including spot sales and up to 3 month contracts.                               
F.O.B. EDIBLE, NON PHARMACEUTICAL   .3200 - .5700    MOSTLY:   .3700 - .4500    


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