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07.25.2024

DGD financial outlook improves despite lower Q2 margins

DGD financial outlook improves despite lower Q2 margins

US renewable diesel major Diamond Green Diesel (DGD), a 50:50 joint venture between Valero Energy and Darling Ingredients, reported on Thursday July 25 a continued weakening in operating income and margins during the second quarter of 2024.

But...

07.25.2024

US Gulf tallow prices boosted by limited spot supply, strong Chicago market

US Gulf tallow prices boosted by limited spot supply, strong Chicago market

Tallow with max 20% free fatty acids (FFA) traded at 51 cents per lb delivered US Gulf on Thursday July 25, following trades earlier this week at that price.

The market was up from last week’s prices, with...

07.25.2024

Animal protein values flat; June poultry slaughter below traditional trends

Animal protein values flat; June poultry slaughter below traditional trends

US animal proteins values were indicated as rangebound on Thursday July 25, with light trade volume reported from multiple market sources.

US broiler slaughter
Fastmarkets' research team forecast broiler slaughter at 167.75 million head in the week...