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MD DA771 Whey Protein Concentrate  - Central and West                   

MADISON, WI.  February 16, 2017 (REPORT 7)                              

WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE 34% - CENTRAL AND WEST                         

Prices for whey protein concentrate 34% are generally steady, but moved 
slightly higher at the bottom of the mostly price series. Inventories remain 
tight, as they have been for a number of months. Production is steady. 
However, over the last couple years some manufacturers have shifted 
production focus to higher protein concentrations. While many contacts still 
describe the market tone for WPC34% as strong, a few manufacturers report 
facing headwinds from lower priced nonfat dry milk. Some WPC34% customers are 
switching to nonfat dry milk to avoid paying market overages and to assure 
coverage of their protein needs. Customers that require WPC34% in their 
formulations are taking regular shipments and readily buying available spot 
loads.

F.O.B. EXTRA GRADE 34% PROTEIN:  .8700 - 1.1300  MOSTLY:  .9300 - 1.0650

1100CT Mike.Bandli@ams.usda.gov 608.422.8592
USDA/AMS/Dairy Market News, Madison, Wisconsin
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