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MD DA751 Casein - National                                       

MADISON, WI.  May 16, 2013 (REPORT 20)                           

CASEIN - NATIONAL                                                
                                                                 
Acid casein prices are slightly higher.  Rennet prices are unchanged.  The 
market tone remains firm.  International pricing levels are also indicated 
higher.  At the May 15 gDT event, rennet casein averaged $4.58 per pound up 
3.7% from two weeks ago.  Offerings remain limited with casein movements 
mainly tied to contracts or to existing customers.  Demand is light to fair.  
The general concerns over future availability remain.    
                                                                 
SPOT SALES AND UP TO 3 MONTH CONTRACTS.  PRICES ARE F.O.B., U.S. 
WAREHOUSE FOR EDIBLE NONRESTRICTED AND VARY ACCORDING TO MESH SIZE AND 
QUALITY.                                        
                                                                 
RENNET:                         4.3500 - 4.7000                  
ACID:                           4.6000 - 5.0500                  
                                              
                                                                 

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