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MD DA771 Whey Protein Concentrate  - Central and West                   

MADISON, WI.  February 12, 2015 (REPORT 6)                              

WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE - CENTRAL AND WEST                             
                                                                        
Prices for whey protein concentrate 34% are mixed. The market tone is 
unsteady. Interest in spot FOB loads is variable, with occasionally higher 
interest for additional volumes from buyers in the Far East reported by 
some producers. Conversely, other producers indicate the disparity between 
US and EU pricing has driven away some Far East buyers. Those buyers are 
now shopping at EU outlets for WPC 34%, and leaving US producers with 
unexpectedly limited selling opportunities. Producers at some locations 
are grappling with building inventories. Production of WPC 34% is steady 
as milk intakes are active into cheese/WPC 34% operations. There are some 
fluid whey loads available to boost production, with moderate interest. 
  
F.O.B. EXTRA GRADE 34% PROTEIN:  .9000 - 1.2800  MOSTLY:  .9900 - 1.2250

1100CT Janet.Linder@ams.usda.gov 608.278.4157
USDA/AMS/Dairy Market News, Madison, Wisconsin
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