MD_DA771 Whey Protein Concentrate - Central and Western U.S. Report 49 - Released on December 03, 2020 Whey protein concentrate 34% prices moved higher at the bottom of the price range and both ends of the mostly price series. Stronger prices for other dairy proteins have been supportive of WPC 34% prices. In addition, WPC 34% inventories are tighter. WPC 34% production is steady to lower. Some manufacturers are opting to make whey permeate and higher whey protein concentrations in lieu of making WPC 34%. Processors say end users have cleaned out much of the lower cost supplies, while maintaining a strong, steady demand for WPC 34% that meets tight end user specifications. 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 - 1.0700 Mostly Range - 34% Protein; $/LB: .8900 - .9550 Information for the period November 30 - December 4, 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