MD_DA771 DA MD DA771 Whey Protein Concentrate - Central and West MADISON, WI. March 16, 2017 (REPORT 11) WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE 34% - CENTRAL AND WEST Prices for whey protein concentrate 34% moved lower under increased price pressure from lower priced NDM and other proteins. That said, some WPC34% manufacturers are holding firm on pricing. WPC34% that meets tight specifications or is a favored brand has steady demand and commands premium prices. WPC34% that is interchangeable with other proteins has greater availability and is running into stiff competition. WPC34% production trends are lower than previous years. F.O.B. EXTRA GRADE 34% PROTEIN: .8200 - 1.1850 MOSTLY: .9000 - 1.0525 1100CT Mike.Bandli@ams.usda.gov 608.422.8592 USDA/AMS/Dairy Market News, Madison, Wisconsin Dairy Market News website: http://www.ams.usda.gov/market-news/dairy Dairy Market News database portal: http://www.marketnews.usda.gov/mnp/da-home