Organic Retail Animal Protein Demand Outpaces Conventional at Supermarkets

Organic Retail Animal Protein Demand Outpaces Conventional at Supermarkets

 

Organic corn prices continue to go nowhere, as most of the action in organic grain trading is focused on organic soybeans and organic soybean meal. The concern remains amongst merchandisers that Indian exporters will not be able to get products to the US in a timely fashion. Imports are expected to continue to arrive in June and July from India, while corn and potentially soybeans are likely to arrive from Argentina during the Q3.

Demand at the Retail level should eventually put upward pressure on prices ahead of the Q4. The USDA increased its grocery store price forecast showing that retail food prices that are consumed at home will rise 2.5% to 3.5% in 2020, up from a forecast in May of 2% to 3% and 0.5% to 1.5% they forecast in April. Part of the increase has come because of stronger demand and part has been because of supply chain disruptions. In the Meats, poultry, and fish sub-segment, prices increased 4.2% month over month in May and are up nearly 10%…

Membership is required to view the rest of this post.
Click here to learn more and sign up for a free 7-day trial!

Blog

04.22.2024

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

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

Steady slaughter levels, lower prices into the US Gulf for all feedstocks and lower prices for distillers’ corn oil (DCO) in the Midwestern markets have all weighed on the...

04.22.2024

Cattle slaughter more in line with 2023 as May nears

Cattle slaughter more in line with 2023 as May nears

US cattle slaughter
Fastmarkets research forecasts cattle slaughter at 625,000 head in the week to Saturday April 27, less than half a percent lower than the same period in...

04.22.2024

Central Illinois soybean crush margins hit 5-week high

Central Illinois soybean crush margins hit 5-week high

DDG prices remained steady in all regions on Monday April 22. Market sources said demand remains flat, and reported steady values that align with current price ranges.

Latest Tweets