Three cars of packer grade bleachable fancy tallow (BFT-P) traded higher into/through the Chicago market today. Renderer was offered higher, but thus far the interest to pay higher prices for BFT-R are minimal.
Poultry fat prices were up this week, driven by continued tight supply. Spot availability has been limited with strong demand from the feed sector taking in a lot of material. Prices out of the Mid South market are trading as high as 49 cents per pound today. A tight labor market is tightening the production numbers and with fewer birds going through the harvest facilities, there is less poultry fat being rendered. Corn is offering support as well. July futures are settled below this level at $6.9675, but rounding up and using $7.00 per bushel, the prior three…
01.06.2025
SkyNRG Washington SAF plant to receive $1.5 million planning grant
The $1.5 million grant is intended for use in engineering, permitting and logistics studies towards the planning of the facility, which will produce 50 million gallons of SAF per...
01.06.2025
Animal fat prices in Gulf show upward pressure; weekly hog slaughter increases
The US animal fats and oils markets began the week of Monday January 6 on a relatively active note as trading gradually picks up following the holiday season.
01.06.2025
Potential January ILA port strike weighs on market sentiment
US animal proteins prices were steady day on day on Monday January 6 amid an impending port strike.
A January 15 deadline is set for the International Longshoremen’s...