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MD DA771 Whey Protein Concentrate  - Central and West                   

MADISON, WI.  November 03, 2016 (REPORT 44)                             

WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE 34% - CENTRAL AND WEST                         

Prices for whey protein concentrate 34% are mostly steady, but moved 
slightly higher at the bottom of the price range. There continues to be a 
wide range of prices reported due to variances of WPC34% product 
attributes and uses. Industry contacts suggest the retraction of WPC34% 
production over the last few years continues to restrict supply of WPC34% 
outside of regular contracts, especially for specialty WPC34%, brands that 
are highly desired, or WPC34% that meets tight end user specifications. 
Some end users prefer using WPC34%, as opposed to higher protein 
concentrations, and are finding it difficult to source enough WPC34% to 
meet their contractual requests. Resellers are often willing to purchase 
available WPC34% of all grades to meet end user requests. Resale prices 
are often noted well above the reported WPC34% price range and, in some 
cases, above reported prices for nonfat dry milk. On the other hand, a few 
manufacturers report an unwillingness of buyers in some markets to pay 
prices for WPC34% above the mostly price series. Some end users say 
downgraded or discounted nonfat dry milk is available at prices that are 
more attractive than WPC34% priced at the bottom of the price range.

F.O.B. EXTRA GRADE 34% PROTEIN:  .6400 - .9350  MOSTLY:  .7300 - .8300  

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