MD_DA771 Whey Protein Concentrate - Central and Western U.S. Report 39 - Released on September 29, 2022 As prices for higher whey protein concentrates and other dairy proteins have come under pressure, industry contacts wonder how those will impact WPC 34% prices. This week, WPC 34% prices are unchanged. That said, the market tone for WPC 34% that is interchangeable with other dairy proteins is unsettled, and the market tone for WPC 34% that is used for higher value applications is firm. Interchangeable types of WPC 34% still have supplies available and weak demand. Whereas, WPC 34% that meets stringent end user requirements has limited supply and ample demand. WPC 34% production is steady. 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: 1.5000 - 1.9850 Mostly Range - 34% Protein; $/LB: 1.7400 - 1.8700 Information for the period September 26 - 30, 2022, 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