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MD DA771 Whey Protein Concentrate  - Central and West                   

MADISON, WI.  August 17, 2017 (REPORT 33)                               

WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE 34% - CENTRAL AND WEST                         
                                                                    
Whey protein concentrate 34% prices remained steady on the range, but 
decreased on the bottom of the mostly price series. WPC34% inventories 
vary by specification. Interchangeable WPC34% is plentiful, whereas 
preferred brand WPC34% is in balance. Some buyers who are able to utilize 
varying proteins have foregone WPC34% for nonfat dry milk (NDM), as some 
Q1 and Q2 NDM offers are a bargain relative to WPC34%. WPC34% demand is 
mixed. Orders for sought after brands of WPC34% continue steadily, 
whereas interchangeable WPC34% end users are taking advantage of the 
weakening market and waiting for falling prices. WPC34% production 
varies. The entire whey complex is thought to be weak, as reports 
continue to point to a shift in production from whey protein isolates and 
other high protein concentrations to WPC34% production.         

F.O.B. EXTRA GRADE 34% PROTEIN:  .7100 - 1.1000  MOSTLY:  .7525 - .9425 


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