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MD DA770 Lactose - Central and West                                             

MADISON, WI.  July 27, 2017 (REPORT 30)                                         

LACTOSE - CENTRAL AND WEST                                                      

Lactose prices moved lower at the bottom of the range and both ends of the 
mostly price series. Aside from a few highly desired brands with tight 
supplies, inventories are generally building and getting heavy. Manufacturers 
report steady lactose production, but periods of higher heat and humidity 
have made it more difficult to make the lactose. Domestic demand is stable 
and lactose is moving well through contracts. However, international market 
demand is weak and U.S. suppliers are running into more competition from 
European lactose or other heavily discounted American lactose. 

Including spot sales and up to 3 month contracts.                               
F.O.B. EDIBLE, NON PHARMACEUTICAL   .2500 - .4900    MOSTLY:   .3200 - .4000    


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