MD_DA771 Whey Protein Concentrate - Central and Western U.S. Report 30 - Released on July 23, 2020 The price range for whey protein concentrate 34% narrowed, while the mostly price series expanded. Prices reported by market participants are a farrago of views of the market. Spot market prices spread across the full spectrum of the price range. Weakness in higher whey protein concentrations continue to be a source of concern for some WPC 34% producers. Some contacts think manufacturers are shifting production away from WPC 80% to WPC 34%. This may add more of the interchangeable WPC 34% into an already sluggish market. Some manufacturers say sales are slow to develop in this market segment. Market prices are not gaining much traction for this type of WPC34%. Within the infant formula sector, the requisite WPC 34% is still in high demand. WPC 34% that meets strict end user requirements are in short supply and buyers are clamoring to assure coverage. Manufacturers have been able to maintain stronger prices for these types of WPC 34%. 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: .7100 - 1.0850 Mostly Range - 34% Protein; $/LB: .7500 - 1.0300 Information for the period July 20 - 24, 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