MD_DA105                                                         
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MD DA105 Whey - Europe                                           

MADISON, WI.  May 09, 2013 (REPORT 19)                           

WESTERN EUROPE                                                   
INFORMATION GATHERED  04/29/2013 - 05/10/2013                    
U.S. DOLLARS PER METRIC TON, FOB PORT                            

SWEET WHEY POWDER:  The price range for European whey is 
unchanged, yet several pricing points were lower within the 
range.  The market tone is described as quiet.  Export demand is 
uneven and has slowed from recent weeks.  Buying interest is 
light to fair and buyers are not aggressive in securing 
additional whey holdings, especially at high pricing levels.  
Whey production is steady with active cheese making.  Whey 
stocks are mainly light to moderate.  The feed whey market 
pricing is lower and the market tone continues to trend weaker.  
                                                                 
NONHYGROSCOPIC:                          1,300 - 1,525           
                                                                 
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