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MD DA771 Whey Protein Concentrate  - Central and West                   

MADISON, WI.  March 26, 2015 (REPORT 12)                                

WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE - CENTRAL AND WEST                             
                                                                        
Prices for whey protein concentrate 34% are mostly lower as completed sale 
prices factor into various lower index bases. Market participants report a 
generally weak market for loads clearing through the spot market. Recent 
lower prices have brought some buyers back into the market, and additional 
spot sales were finalized. A variety of brands are readily available from 
resellers and manufacturers, however loads of other brands are unavailable 
outside of contract relationships. Some manufacturers report the limited 
presence of Southeast Asian buyers in the marketplace has been a major 
contributor to the weak tone of the WPC 34% market. Production is steady 
to higher at several facilities as milk intakes increase seasonally. 
However, some plants are sending their whey stream directly to dry whey 
production to help support whey protein markets. 

F.O.B. EXTRA GRADE 34% PROTEIN:  .8500 - 1.1600  MOSTLY:  .8800 - 1.0650


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