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     Whey Protein Concentrate - Central and Western U.S.

     Report 4 - Released on January 23, 2020

     Whey protein concentrate 34% prices are steady to higher, moving up at the top of the price
     range and bottom of the mostly price series. Industry contacts say demand is solid to
     strong. Contracted volumes are pulling steadily at supplies. Inventories are still tight,
     and some buyers are seeking out WPC 34% in the secondary market to fill needs. WPC 34%
     production is steady. In some of the feed markets, there is interest from buyers, but they
     are hesitant to make purchases at the higher price offerings and would rather hold out for
     the occasional lower priced deal.
     Prices for: Central and Western U.S., All First Sales, F.O.B., Extra Grade, Conventional,
     and Edible Whey Protein Concentrate
     Price Range - 34% Protein; $/LB:                       .8500 - 1.1650
     Mostly Range - 34% Protein; $/LB:                      .9400 - 1.0725


     Information for the period January 20 - 24, 2020, issued weekly

     Published by:
     Dairy Market News - Madison, WI
     MIKE BANDLI, (608)422-8592
     Email: mike.bandli@usda.gov

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