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MD DA771 Whey Protein Concentrate  - Central and West                   

MADISON, WI.  April 20, 2017 (REPORT 16)                                

WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE 34% - CENTRAL AND WEST                         

Prices for whey protein concentrate 34% are mixed. While the bottom of the 
range increased slightly, some spot prices moved the bottom of the mostly 
price series lower. A few manufacturers report WPC34% is harder to move if 
interchangeable with other protein sources. These processors view the 
market tone as being soft. Other manufacturers suggest there is a level of 
stability at the top of the WPC34% market. Prices for WPC34% are unchanged 
at the top of both the range and mostly price series. Inventories are 
relatively tight and manufacturers are working hard to keep pace with 
contracted commitments. A few processors are hesitant to make more WPC34% 
unless it can be sold at premium prices. In these cases, WPC34% producers 
have had to turn some prospective buyers away.

F.O.B. EXTRA GRADE 34% PROTEIN:  .7500 - 1.2350  MOSTLY:  .8100 - 1.0550

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