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MD DA771 Whey Protein Concentrate  - Central and West                   

MADISON, WI.  June 18, 2015 (REPORT 24)                                 

WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE - CENTRAL AND WEST                             
                                                                        
The market tone for whey protein concentrate 34% is weak, and most prices 
shifted lower. Availability of single loads and/or blocks of loads from a 
few manufacturers continues to mount. These loads, due, in part, to 
contract buyers delaying the delivery of loads, have sent inventories 
higher than projected for producers. WPC 34% producers are now looking for 
opportunities to decrease holdings in the near term. Several market 
participants speculate the combination of domestic and international 
demand is not strong enough to empty warehouses at current prices. WPC 34% 
production is steady at some plants, but lower at others as the whey 
stream clears to other end uses. Inventories are mixed, but higher than 
desired at several facilities.

F.O.B. EXTRA GRADE 34% PROTEIN:  .7550 - .9650  MOSTLY:  .7800 - .9300  


1100CT Janet.Linder@ams.usda.gov (608)557-7003
USDA/AMS/Dairy Market News, Madison, Wisconsin
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