MD_DA770                                                                        
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MD DA770 Lactose - Central and West                                             

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

LACTOSE - CENTRAL AND WEST                                                      
                                                                                
Prices on the lactose range and mostly series are steady.  Market participants report 
the variable supply/demand conditions for unground and higher mesh size lactose 
continue this week.  Some brands of lactose continue to experience avid demand and 
enhanced pricing for various unground and higher mesh sizes.  Other brands are still 
looking for market share and pricing accordingly.  Some Q3 negotiations are underway, 
spurred by early shopping by Southeast Asian buyers.  Lactose production is unchanged 
to lower at some locations as farm milk intakes decline seasonally.  Inventories are 
uneven.  
                                                                                
Including spot sales and up to 3 month contracts.                               
F.O.B. EDIBLE, NON PHARMACEUTICAL   .4500 - .7500    MOSTLY:   .5800 - .7100    






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