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MD DA770 Lactose - Central and West                                             

MADISON, WI.  May 25, 2017 (REPORT 21)                                          

LACTOSE - CENTRAL AND WEST                                                      

The market tone for lactose continues to exude a general stability. Although 
the bottom of the range moved higher based on the spot sale prices collected, 
prices are mostly unchanged this week. Demand is in good balance with 
production. Manufacturers say inquiries are at normal levels for this time of 
year and production is steady. Inventories are committed to comfortable, but 
a few manufacturers have a little excess available. Processors are sending 
out quotations for Q3 business. Buyers in Oceania and Southeast Asia are 
beginning to stock up for end of year lactose needs. 

Including spot sales and up to 3 month contracts.                               
F.O.B. EDIBLE, NON PHARMACEUTICAL   .3450 - .5700    MOSTLY:   .3700 - .4500    

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