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MD DA771 Whey Protein Concentrate  - Central and West                   

MADISON, WI.  March 30, 2017 (REPORT 13)                                

WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE 34% - CENTRAL AND WEST                         

Whey protein concentrate 34% prices stretched further as several schools 
of thought are developing within the market. Some industry contacts 
suggest WPC34% prices are linked to nonfat dry milk prices. That 
perception is creating weakness within the market and, as a result, the 
bottom of the range moved lower. On the other hand, manufacturers 
producing WPC34% that is a desired brand or meets more stringent 
specifications, feel WPC34% prices should not be hinged to NDM. In those 
cases, producers are reluctant to lower prices. As a result, the top of 
the mostly prices series moved slightly higher. WPC34% production is 
relatively steady, but inventories remain low, especially for WPC34% that 
meets tight product specifications. Demand is steady to firm for desired 
brands, but trailing off for WPC34% that is interchangeable with other 
proteins.

F.O.B. EXTRA GRADE 34% PROTEIN:  .7300 - 1.2350  MOSTLY:  .8500 - 1.0575


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