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MD DA771 Whey Protein Concentrate  - Central and West                   

MADISON, WI.  April 13, 2017 (REPORT 15)                                

WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE 34% - CENTRAL AND WEST                         

Prices for whey protein concentrate 34% held steady this week. Due to 
tight inventories, a few manufacturers suggest a willingness to withhold 
spot sales unless they can obtain certain price points. WPC 34% demand is 
strong within the infant formula and sports nutrition markets. However, 
edible WPC34% that would typically move into feed and other 
interchangeable protein uses is not getting much interest. A number of 
buyers have already switched to nonfat dry milk as a possible substitute 
for WPC34%. Some industry contacts note that prices near the bottom of the 
range have somewhat stagnated.

F.O.B. EXTRA GRADE 34% PROTEIN:  .7300 - 1.2350  MOSTLY:  .8500 - 1.0550

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