MD_DA771 Whey Protein Concentrate - Central and Western U.S. Report 30 - Released on July 29, 2021 Prices for whey protein concentrate 34% moved higher at the top of both the price range and mostly price series while staying unmoved at the bottom of each series. Prices reported by contacts seem to suggest a widening gap between prices for WPC 34% that is interchangeable with other protein sources and WPC 34% that is used in infant formula, sports nutrition, or other specific applications. Industry contacts say demand is active and supplies tight for the favored brands of WPC 34%. However, the interchangeable WPC 34% is more available, and manufacturers are having more difficulty in attracting buyer interest. WPC 34% production is steady but a bit subdued as compared to the production of higher whey protein concentrations. 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: 1.0500 - 1.3300 Mostly Range - 34% Protein; $/LB: 1.1000 - 1.2150 Information for the period July 26 - 30, 2021, issued weekly Published by: Dairy Market News - Madison, WI MIKE BANDLI, (608)422-8592 Email: mike.bandli@usda.gov Additional Dairy Market News Information: Dairy Market News (DMN) by Phone: (608)422-8602 DMN Website: https://www.ams.usda.gov/market-news/dairy DMN MARS (My Market News): https://mymarketnews.ams.usda.gov