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     Whey Protein Concentrate - Central and Western U.S.

     Report 38 - Released on September 21, 2023

     The price range for whey protein concentrate 34% (WPC 34%) moved higher at the bottom this
     week, while the top was unchanged. The mostly price series contracted this week as the
     bottom slid upward, but the top inched lower. Spot purchasers say they are no longer hearing
     spot loads of WPC 34% available priced below 70 cents. Sellers attribute the recent uptick
     in prices to an uptick in demand. Loads of WPC 34% are available, though some stakeholders
     say inventories are less ample than during the summer months. Contacts report inventories of
     some preferred brands of WPC 34% are somewhat tight and say these brands are moving at
     prices near the top of the range. Production of WPC 34% is steady to lighter. Some plant
     managers say they are focusing their production on higher whey protein concentrates, as
     markets for these commodities are currently more bullish.
     Prices for: Central and Western U.S., All First Sales, F.O.B., Extra Grade, Conventional,
     and Edible Whey Protein Concentrate
     Price Range - 34% Protein; $/LB:                       .7000 - .9800
     Mostly Range - 34% Protein; $/LB:                      .7600 - .8900


     Information for the period September 18 - 22, 2023, issued weekly

     Published by:
     Dairy Market News - Madison, WI
     ROMAN CARAMAN, 608-422-8593
     Email: roman.caraman@usda.gov

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