MD_DA771 Whey Protein Concentrate - Central and Western U.S. Report 33 - Released on August 15, 2019 Whey protein concentrate 34% prices are unchanged with quiet spot market activity. Some industry contacts are saying the WPC34% market is stalling out as buyers wait to see what happens in other protein markets. However, other contacts relay that contracted shipments continue to move well and a few end users are happy to take on extra loads of WPC34% to assure coverage. Production is steady and inventories appear to be in balance with end user needs. Buyers can generally find WPC34% available, unless there is a need for a preferred brand or for WPC34% that meets stringent end user requirements. 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: .8700 - 1.1000 Mostly Range - 34% Protein; $/LB: .8800 - 1.0100 Information for the period August 12 - 16, 2019, issued weekly Published by: Dairy Market News - Madison, WI MIKE BANDLI, (608)422-8592 Email: mike.bandli@usda.gov Additional Dairy Market News Information: Dairy Market News (DMN) by Phone: (608)422-8602 DMN Website: https://www.ams.usda.gov/market-news/dairy DMN MARS (My Market News): https://mymarketnews.ams.usda.gov