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MD DA771 Whey Protein Concentrate  - Central and West                   

MADISON, WI.  May 26, 2016 (REPORT 21)                                  

WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE 34% - CENTRAL AND WEST                         

Prices for whey protein concentrate 34% moved higher. Two market tiers are 
becoming more defined for WPC34%. Manufacturers report considerable 
stability of prices for WPC34% that does not meet infant formula 
requirements. Demand for this type of WPC34% is light outside of contracts 
and stocks are available to meet almost any end user need. However, 
manufacturers of WPC34% that meets infant formula requirements are finding 
customers eager to gain coverage of product needs. Buyers are on the hunt 
for available infant formula type WPC34% and may be willing to pay higher 
premium prices to secure additional loads. Stocks of WPC34% that meet 
infant formula requirements are tight and committed. Production remains 
stable.

F.O.B. EXTRA GRADE 34% PROTEIN:  .5650 - .7575  MOSTLY:  .6100 - .6700  


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