The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data yesterday representing the month of March. The CPI increased 0.4 percent in March on a seasonally adjusted basis after posting the same increase in February. March increases were attributed primarily to housing and gasoline.
The slight uptick in the food index from February is attributed to “food away from home.” The “food at home” category is flat, which is some good news for the organic animal protein sectors amid persistent inflation.
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04.30.2024
Biofuel feedstock demand rises while capacity declines: EIA
EIA Biofuels Capacity and Feedstock Update
The Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) Monthly Biofuels Capacity and Feedstocks Update, released on Tuesday April 30, showed that operable US biofuel capacity declined...
04.30.2024
Chicago edible tallow trades lower
The edible tallow price fell to 52 cents per lb Chicago basis on the afternoon of Tuesday April 30. Tallow trading was quiet outside of the edible tallow market.
04.30.2024
April animal protein values mixed month on month
US animal proteins prices were mostly steady on Tuesday April 30. Limited trade was again reported, with multiple market participants attending the Petfood Forum in Kansas City, Missouri, held...