MD_DA771 DA MD DA771 Whey Protein Concentrate - Central and West MADISON, WI. April 23, 2015 (REPORT 16) WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE - CENTRAL AND WEST Prices for whey protein concentrate 34% shifted lower on the range and the mostly. The market tone is weak for uncommitted stocks. Some producers indicate they are regularly receiving bids from feed manufacturers, but each weekly bid has come in at a lower price. A few 34% manufacturers indicate they are willing to hold inventories rather than sell at progressively lower prices. Other manufacturers report inventories are largely committed and they will offer the occasional spot load only to current customers at usual pricing. WPC 34% production is active at some plants, but lower at others where other whey-stream end products offer options. F.O.B. EXTRA GRADE 34% PROTEIN: .8000 - 1.1000 MOSTLY: .8400 - 1.0200 1100CT Janet.Linder@ams.usda.gov (608)557-7003 USDA/AMS/Dairy Market News, Madison, Wisconsin Dairy Market News website: www.ams.usda.gov/dairymarketnews Dairy Market News database portal: www.marketnews.usda.gov/portal/da