Increased Slaughter Adds Risk for Lower Fat Prices

Increased Slaughter Adds Risk for Lower Fat Prices

Poultry fat prices moved lower into the Eastern markets today as pressure from heavier supply in the AL/GA market has pressured prices in that region lower. Increased production has added to the negative price pressure as well. Broiler slaughter is forecast to increase over the next six weeks, eventually surprising 2019 levels after the July 4 break. Broiler slaughter is forecast at an average of 166 million head per week over the next six weeks, up 4 percent relative to the prior six week average and down 1 percent compared to…

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03.07.2025

Sausage casings bulletin, March 7, 2025

Sausage casings bulletin, March 7, 2025

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03.03.2025

EASA releases EU SAF mandate penalty reference prices

EASA releases EU SAF mandate penalty reference prices

The EU Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) released its report on 2024 aviation fuel prices on February 25, and this will be used to assess penalties for non-compliance with ReFuelEU...

03.03.2025

Gulf UCO, tallow prices edge lower; Chicago lard posts modest gains

Gulf UCO, tallow prices edge lower; Chicago lard posts modest gains

Activity in the US animal fats and oils markets picked up late in the day on Monday March 3, with the US Gulf region reporting the bulk of trades.

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