MD_DA771 Whey Protein Concentrate - Central and Western U.S. Report 31 - Released on August 04, 2022 Prices are unchanged for whey protein concentrate 34%. Availability is mixed. Manufacturers of WPC 34%-based infant formula and other higher value applications report tight inventories. In some cases, shoppers of infant formula WPC 34% are making regular inquiries and requesting dryer time for loads to be made. Any available load is quickly bought leaving the cupboard bare. On the other hand, WPC 34% that is interchangeable with other dairy proteins has greater availability, but buyers are in no rush to make purchases. Market activity is quiet for these types of WPC 34%. Production is steady for most types of WPC 34%. DAIRY MARKET NEWS MONTHLY AVERAGES The July 2022 Dairy Market News average of the mostly price series for Central and West whey protein concentrate 34% is $1.8313, compared to $1.8269 last month and $1.1551 one year ago. 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 - 2.0100 Mostly Range - 34% Protein; $/LB: 1.7400 - 1.9150 Information for the period August 1 - 5, 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