MD_DA771 Whey Protein Concentrate - Central and Western U.S. Report 21 - Released on May 25, 2023 Whey protein concentrate (WPC) 34% prices moved lower. Some industry contacts say that there is not much action for WPC 34% outside of contracts. Manufacturers have been trying to reduce inventories by selling into the spot market, but there is very little interest from buyers. A few contacts report there have been some large volumes of edible WPC 34% moving into feed channels in efforts to reduce stocks. Inventories are heavy aside from some brand preferred varieties. WPC 34% production is stable. 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: .7000 - 1.3000 Mostly Range - 34% Protein; $/LB: .8500 - 1.2500 Information for the period May 22 - 26, 2023, 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