Used cooking oil (UCO) prices were higher out of the California markets today. UCO prices throughout the country moved higher through November on supply concerns and strong demand tied to renewable fuel production. At current levels, UCO out of the APAC markets may start to become more attactive for import into the US.
Hog slaughter finished last week at an estimated 2.35 million head, up 1.2 percent from a year ago levels and down 13 percent from the week prior. The slaughter is forecast to trend lower over the next six weeks, averaging 2.48 million head per week….
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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
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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Trade quiet in animal protein market ahead of tariff implementation on Canada and Mexico
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