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MD DA771 Whey Protein Concentrate  - Central and West                   

MADISON, WI.  March 23, 2017 (REPORT 12)                                

WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE 34% - CENTRAL AND WEST                         

Whey protein concentrate 34% prices are mixed. While lower nonfat dry milk 
prices continue to place pressure on the bottom of the range and mostly 
price series, a number of manufacturers refuse to accept any low bids from 
buyers, citing very tight inventories for WPC34% that is not 
interchangeable with NDM. Demand is also mixed. There is limited interest 
for WPC34% that is interchangeable with other proteins. However, 
manufacturers that make WPC34% used in applications with tight 
specifications, or favored brands, have domestic and international buyers 
looking for more, oftentimes willing to pay premiums to assure coverage. 
Production of WPC34% remains relatively steady.


F.O.B. EXTRA GRADE 34% PROTEIN:  .7800 - 1.2350  MOSTLY:  .8500 - 1.0525


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