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MD DA771 Whey Protein Concentrate  - Central and West                   

MADISON, WI.  February 23, 2017 (REPORT 8)                              

WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE 34% - CENTRAL AND WEST                         

Prices for whey protein concentrate 34% moved higher on the range, but 
held steady on the mostly price series. Resales are active and often at 
prices well above published WPC34% prices. Some manufacturers continue to 
get bids at the top end of the price range. However, a few industry 
contacts suggest overages on available loads are coming down somewhat. 
Inventories remain tight and manufacturers are not making many spot 
offers. Limited production is restricting available WPC34% supply to 
current contracted amounts. Demand is strong for WPC 34% that meets infant 
formula requirements, but easing for WPC34% that is interchangeable with 
other protein sources. A few end users report switching to nonfat dry milk 
as a substitute to WPC34%. 

F.O.B. EXTRA GRADE 34% PROTEIN:  .8900 - 1.1625  MOSTLY:  .9300 - 1.0650


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