It has become easier to keep track of hide prices this week since the target stopped moving down and recent trades at relatively steady levels. The hope by many is that the market will remain stable for a time, but opinions vary that it can or will do this. Meanwhile, a few suppliers report buyer interest is a little better than it has for some time although it’s not clear if it’s widespread enough to go around and clean up the week’s…
11.25.2024
Glycerin prices mostly stable even amid tightening kosher supplies
Glycerin prices were mostly stable on Monday November 25, with one source saying “market prices seem to be holding for now.”
Kosher glycerin supplies are “getting tighter,” according...
11.25.2024
Packer BFT, CWG trade higher; hog slaughter down week on week
Prices for packer-grade bleachable fancy tallow (BFT) moved higher on Monday November 25, in an otherwise quiet trade day ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.
Five cars of packer BFT traded...
11.25.2024
Cattle slaughter six-week average projection down for holiday season
Trading was generally quiet in the US animal protein market on Monday November 25, though price ranges adjusted slightly in typical pre-holiday fashion.
Price pressure on ruminant meat...