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MD DA771 Whey Protein Concentrate  - Central and West                   

MADISON, WI.  May 16, 2013 (REPORT 20)                                  

WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE - CENTRAL AND WEST                             
                                                                        
Whey protein concentrate 34% prices are higher across the range and mostly series.  
The market tone is firming.  Manufacturers and end users note the current difference 
between nonfat dry milk and WPC 34% prices offer cost advantages to WPC 34% purchases 
on a per unit of protein basis.  Producers indicate interest in WPC 34% is gaining 
ground steadily, with contracted end users looking for additional loads and new 
buyers looking for U.S. sources of WPC 34% to fill international needs.  Resellers 
are regularly clearing F.O.B. spot and contract loads in the low to mid $1.30's.  
Production is steady to lower at some plants where farm milk intakes are trending 
lower and as WPC 34% competes with the production of higher protein products.    

F.O.B. EXTRA GRADE 34% PROTEIN: 1.2500 - 1.4800  MOSTLY: 1.2600 - 1.3100

1100CT  janet.linder@ams.usda.gov   608.278.4157