MD_DA771 Whey Protein Concentrate - Central and Western U.S. Report 3 - Released on January 20, 2022 Prices for whey protein concentrate 34% moved up at the top of the mostly price series and both ends of the price range. The bottom of the mostly price series stayed put. Demand for dairy proteins is strong, and demand for WPC 34% is no exception. Manufacturers report getting numerous inquiries from buyers. In some cases, processors have been able to quote higher priced offers, with end users accepting those offers without issues. WPC 34% inventories are tight, especially for favored brands and WPC 34% that meets tight end user specifications. WPC 34% production is steady. A few manufacturers are trying to fit in more WPC 34% production into the processing schedule. 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: 1.3300 - 1.5850 Mostly Range - 34% Protein; $/LB: 1.3900 - 1.5000 Information for the period January 17 - 21, 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