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MD DA771 Whey Protein Concentrate  - Central and West                   

MADISON, WI.  October 29, 2015 (REPORT 43)                              

WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE - CENTRAL AND WEST                             

The whey protein concentrate 34% price range narrowed, while the mostly 
price series held steady this week. Market participants note several views 
of the market. Some manufacturers report an inherent weakness in the 
market. Others report more stability. Contacts suggest inventories are 
heavy across the industry. However, a few processors have been able to 
reduce inventories and can afford to be more patient in sales 
negotiations. Buyers seeking WPC 34 with specific characteristics are also 
finding it more difficult to source product and slightly higher prices. 
Manufacturers report short term sales are progressing and they are working 
to establish agreements for December and Q1 2016. Industry contacts 
suggest a slight increase in buyer inquiries. WPC 34 production is 
generally stable, however some production is shifting within the whey 
protein complex.

F.O.B. EXTRA GRADE 34% PROTEIN:  .4900 - .6800  MOSTLY:  .4900 - .5800  

Dairy Market News Reporting Changes Proposal
Dairy Market News (DMN) is proposing updating the Dairy Market News Working 
Guidelines. This proposal is the result of an industry comment period. The 
updates would allow DMN market reports to additionally include information 
and sales prices reported by individuals and firms functioning as marketing 
agents selling on the behalf of dairy product manufacturers. The Working 
Guidelines updates are intended to capture more information on pricing and 
market conditions and reflect the evolution of the marketing of dairy 
products. Currently, market pricing information is collected for first sale, 
f.o.b. producers' plants or warehouses. The changes would be effective 
starting with Report 1, January 2016.

Comment by October 30, 2015 to: DMN@ams.usda.gov
Link to current DMN working guidelines:
http://www.ams.usda.gov/market-news/individual-dairy-market-news-commodity-
reports


1100CT Mike.Bandli@ams.usda.gov (608) 557-7010
USDA/AMS/Dairy Market News, Madison, Wisconsin
Dairy Market News website: http://www.ams.usda.gov/market-news/dairy
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