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MD DA770 Lactose - Central and West                                             

MADISON, WI.  February 04, 2010 (REPORT 5)                                      

LACTOSE - CENTRAL AND WEST                                                      
                                                                                
Lactose prices are unchanged to slightly lower at the 
bottom of the range price series.  Inventories are 
variable, with some producers able to offer loads onto 
the spot market.  Interest is reportedly good from 
offshore confectionary accounts.  Scarcity of shipping 
containers is reported in a few locations, and delays in 
obtaining those containers are affecting some delivery 
schedules.  The January 2010 Dairy Market News average of 
the mostly price series for Central and West lactose was 
$0.3568 compared to $0.3581 one month ago and $0.1354 in 
January 2009.
DAIRY PRODUCTS:  NASS's Dairy Products report shows HUMAN 
and ANIMAL lactose production during December 2009 
increased 3.9% compared to November 2009 to 64.2 million 
pounds and was 6.3% higher than December 2008 production.  
Cumulative 2009 lactose production totals 721.9 million 
pounds, 3.1% less than during 2008.  Month ending stocks, 
at 55.6 million pounds, are 3.9% less than one month ago, 
and 42.7% lower than one year ago.  
                                                                                
Including spot sales and up to 3 month contracts.                               
F.O.B. EDIBLE, NON PHARMACEUTICAL   .2900 - .4600    MOSTLY:   .3300 - 
.3700    

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