MD_DA771 Whey Protein Concentrate - Central and Western U.S. Report 25 - Released on June 23, 2022 Whey protein concentrate (WPC) 34% prices moved higher on the bottom of the range and at the top of the mostly on an active trading week. As has been the case, there are variances in demand for specific utilizations of WPC 34%. That said, the same lows ($1.50) from last week were not reported, and reported prices for WPC 34% meeting infant formula and sports nutrition end user needs put upward pressure on the market. Going forward, contacts expect a similar market sentiment for the near term. Interchangeable edible grade WPC 34%, often sold into feed channels, is currently available. On the other side, WPC 34% for specific demand needs is somewhat tighter. There has been some downward pressure on higher protein blends, but contacts say pressure is slight to negligible, considering how tight that market has been for the past year. WPC 34% market tones are generally 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: 1.5500 - 2.0000 Mostly Range - 34% Protein; $/LB: 1.7500 - 1.9150 Information for the period June 20 - 24, 2022, issued weekly Published by: Dairy Market News - Madison, WI ISRAEL WEBER, 608-422-8601 Email: israel.weber@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