European animal fats jump on increased demand; rapeseed oil prices rise

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European animal fats jump on increased demand; rapeseed oil prices rise

Category 1 and 2 fat prices were unchanged at €780-800 per tonne DDP NWE, with bids heard at €775 per tonne for delivery into France.

“Demand is very good for animal fats; with biofuel producers actively booking volumes, cargo availability might become an issue later this year,” a Europe-based source told Fastmarkets.

Buying interest for poultry fats also remained strong, with animal feed producers seeking substitution due to higher soybe...

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Correction to Soymeal, Hi Pro, fob Central Illinois on December 18: pricing notice

Correction to Soymeal, Hi Pro, fob Central Illinois on December 18: pricing notice

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Limited price changes on international animal proteins

Limited price changes on international animal proteins

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Fastmarkets assessed the...

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Tallow trades persist amid tight markets; DCO, ethanol production down slightly

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US ruminant meat and bonemeal prices fall further in most regions

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06.27.2025

Sausage casings bulletin, June 27, 2025

Sausage casings bulletin, June 27, 2025

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Sausage casings bulletin, June 20, 2025 [corrected]

Sausage casings bulletin, June 20, 2025 [corrected]

Runner market commentary

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Correction to sausage casings, resale, North American hog runners, whiskered, ex-works North America on June 20: pricing notice

Correction to sausage casings, resale, North American hog runners, whiskered, ex-works North America on June 20: pricing notice

North American hog runners price published on Friday was incorrect due to a formula miscalculation. The original reported price of $1.63 has been corrected to the accurate rolling average...

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