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MD DA771 Whey Protein Concentrate  - Central and West                   

MADISON, WI.  May 18, 2017 (REPORT 20)                                  

WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE 34% - CENTRAL AND WEST                         

Whey protein concentrate 34% prices are mostly unchanged, but moved lower 
at the bottom of the price range. Production is generally steady, but some 
manufacturers have adjusted schedules to produce a little more, and other 
producers are shifting to other products within the whey protein complex 
to meet contractual or internal strategic needs. There continues to be a 
wide range among availabilities, brands, marketing strategies and prices. 
Although many manufacturers report heavily committed inventories, some 
have stocks that they are willing to move out. Supplies for WPC34% that 
meet infant formula or sports nutrition requirements are tight and 
manufacturers have only a limited amount of product to offer in the spot 
market. These manufacturers are firm on the top end of the price range and 
mostly price series. Demand is strong for these highly desired brands, 
however, interest remains weak for WPC34% that is interchangeable with 
other protein sources.

F.O.B. EXTRA GRADE 34% PROTEIN:  .7400 - 1.2350  MOSTLY:  .8200 - .9900 


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