Animal Fats

Animal Fats

Supply Interruptions Drive Market Higher

Chicago packer BFT moved higher today on a three car trade, renderer BFT was bid higher with sellers unable to source material as of press time. Continued downtimes at beef and pork plants are creating unexpected shortages in the market.

Cattle slaughter finished last week at an estimated 502,000 head and this week’s forecast is projected at 520,000. Slaughter over the next six weeks if forecast at an average of 600,000 head, down…

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