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MD DA771 Whey Protein Concentrate  - Central and West                   

MADISON, WI.  April 14, 2016 (REPORT 15)                                

WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE 34% - CENTRAL AND WEST                         

Whey protein concentrate 34% prices are largely steady, but moved slightly 
lower at the bottom of the mostly price series. The market tone for WPC34% 
is a little unsettled as several tiers pull the market in different 
directions. Inventories are a tight, especially for highly desired brands. 
WPC34% with characteristics that are preferred by some buyers are 
commanding higher prices. Meanwhile, some industry contacts report a few 
price-sensitive end users are substituting nonfat dry milk for WPC34% in 
certain applications. Manufacturers note inquiries have picked up 
somewhat, but it is a mix between buyers seeking coverage for favored 
brands and buyers shopping for deals. Production is stable at many 
processors. However, a few manufacturers continue to opt to either produce 
higher whey protein concentrations or dry whey in lieu of making WPC34%. 

F.O.B. EXTRA GRADE 34% PROTEIN:  .5400 - .7300  MOSTLY:  .5600 - .6500  


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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across the industry.