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     Dry Whey - Eastern U.S.

     Report 11 - Released on March 16, 2023

     The East dry whey price range moved higher this week. Market contacts report that higher
     protein whey concentrate production is softening in favor of dry whey production. Both
     domestic and international demand for dry whey has picked up. Since demand for edible dry
     whey has picked up, there is little edible dry whey moving into feed channels. As spring
     holidays approach, dry whey is in demand for the manufacturing of shelf stable processed
     foods. Milk supplies are abundant in the region and cheese manufacturers are operating
     robust production schedules, but regional dryer difficulties persist, and production of new
     dry whey stocks is unchanged. Brand preferred loads are becoming sparser but, when acquired,
     command prices at the high end of the dry whey price range.
     Prices for: Eastern U.S., All First Sales, F.O.B., Extra Grade & Grade A, Conventional, and
     Edible Dry Whey
     Price Range - Non-Hygroscopic; $/LB:                   .3950 - .4675


     Information for the period March 13 - 17, 2023, issued weekly

     Published by:
     Dairy Market News - Madison, WI
     ISABEL MCNEILL, 608-422-8594
     Email: Isabel.McNeill@usda.gov

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