The protein market was very quiet this afternoon with little action reported. Sources reiterated comments made throughout the week of strong demand from poultry meal from importing markets, both the pet food grade and feed grade.
The livestock slaughter figures for January were released yesterday afternoon showing a 9% increase from last year. Slaughter should build month after month into the summer, putting more material into the market. Sources continue to…
11.25.2024
Glycerin prices mostly stable even amid tightening kosher supplies
Glycerin prices were mostly stable on Monday November 25, with one source saying “market prices seem to be holding for now.”
Kosher glycerin supplies are “getting tighter,” according...
11.25.2024
Packer BFT, CWG trade higher; hog slaughter down week on week
Prices for packer-grade bleachable fancy tallow (BFT) moved higher on Monday November 25, in an otherwise quiet trade day ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.
Five cars of packer BFT traded...
11.25.2024
Cattle slaughter six-week average projection down for holiday season
Trading was generally quiet in the US animal protein market on Monday November 25, though price ranges adjusted slightly in typical pre-holiday fashion.
Price pressure on ruminant meat...