Animal Fats

Animal Fats

Market Activity

It was a remarkably quiet day in the market with no trading reported. Sources continue to report the market as well bought and well sold. Both heating oil and bean oil were off slightly today, but many were hesitant to pin any direction on any of the ags ahead of tomorrow’s USDA report. 

Weekly Review

BFT, both renderer and packer, traded up a penny on Tuesday before shutting down for the remainder of the week. Both buyers and sellers were…

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04.22.2024

Animal fats and oils commentary: CWG prices fall on pressure from DCO

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