MD_DA771 Whey Protein Concentrate - Central and Western U.S. Report 27 - Released on July 01, 2020 The price range for WPC 34% is unchanged, but the mostly price series moved lower. Some manufacturers are witnessing more inquiries coming out of China and other Southeast Asian countries for WPC34% that meets infant formula requirements. But other processors are feeling pressure as dry blenders find it more economical to mix higher whey protein concentrations and dry whey than use WPC 34% in their recipes. WPC34% production is steady to higher. Increased cheese production and weak market conditions for higher whey protein concentrations are compelling some manufacturers to make more WPC34%. Inventory levels range from tight to readily available and vary by brand. 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: .7000 - 1.1275 Mostly Range - 34% Protein; $/LB: .7800 - 1.0275 Information for the period June 29 - July 3, 2020, 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