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     Lactose - Central and Western U.S.

     Report 13 - Released on March 26, 2020

     Prices for lactose are unchanged. Manufacturers say they are getting a lot of inquiries from
     buyers. Some customers are asking to move up shipment dates. Processors are juggling
     supplies where they can, but this is difficult because inventories are tight through the
     next quarter, and beyond. Manufacturers express a desire to have more lactose on hand to be
     able to sell into the spot market, perhaps at stronger prices. However, lactose production
     is steady, and in some cases, lower than previous months. A few processors report that the
     availability of whey solids is lower than normal and specialty whey protein production has
     somewhat limited lactose production.


     Prices for: Central and Western U.S., Spot Sales And Up to 3 Month Contracts, F.O.B.,
     Conventional, and Edible Lactose
     Price Range - Non Pharmaceutical; $/LB:                .2400 - .4200
     Mostly Range - Non Pharmaceutical; $/LB:               .2800 - .3400


     Information for the period March 23 - 27, 2020, issued weekly

     Published by:
     Dairy Market News - Madison, WI
     MIKE BANDLI, (608)422-8592
     Email: mike.bandli@usda.gov

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