UCO, DCO prices inch higher while tallow markets face mixed signals

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UCO, DCO prices inch higher while tallow markets face mixed signals

Many US animal fats and oils markets continued to strengthen on Thursday February 13, although some sources expressed mixed sentiment on current fundamentals.

Spot and front-month used cooking oil (UCO) prices in the Gulf Coast region increased to 52.0-52.5 cents per lb delivered, extending the week’s upward momentum.

Meanwhile, tallow markets have been active but uneven. After a strong start to the week with renderer-grade bleachable fancy tallow (BFT) trading higher on Tuesday in Chicago, trading has since slowed, though participants st...

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