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MD DA771 Whey Protein Concentrate  - Central and West                   

MADISON, WI.  December 03, 2015 (REPORT 48)                             

WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE - CENTRAL AND WEST                             

The whey protein concentrate 34% mostly price series held steady this 
week, but the range was mixed. A few spot sales stretched the ends of the 
price range further apart. Industry contacts report a wide range of prices 
offered and accepted for sales due to the variation of markets, product 
characteristics and end users' preferences. Interest from buyers has been 
good with a few end users trying to establish agreements through June 
2016. In some cases, buyers are looking to purchase at prices below 
market. Manufacturers report inventories have become tighter and more 
committed. A few processors say they are willing to hold back inventory 
for Q1 sales. The market tone remains unsettled. Heavy cheese production 
continues to place pressures on the whey protein complex, forcing 
manufacturers to determine the most economical use of the whey stream.

F.O.B. EXTRA GRADE 34% PROTEIN:  .4550 - .6500  MOSTLY:  .4900 - .5700  

Dairy Market News Reporting Change Notice
Upon the conclusion of the October 2015 industry comment period and a 
review of industry responses, Dairy Market News (DMN) is updating the 
Dairy Market News Working Guidelines, effective Report 1, January 2016. 
The updates will 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. 

Link to current and updated DMN working guidelines:
http://www.ams.usda.gov/market-news/individual-dairy-market-news-commodity-
reports

December 1, 2015


1100CT Mike.Bandli@ams.usda.gov (608) 557-7010
USDA/AMS/Dairy Market News, Madison, Wisconsin
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