Biodiesel production slows, glycerin supply tightens

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Biodiesel production slows, glycerin supply tightens

“This will not be a typical December in the US biodiesel market” one fuel trader said.

Historically, production is strong in December, with producers working to capitalize on the Blenders Tax Credit (BTC) carryover into the next year. This year, production is slowing and first quarter feedstock purchases are being delayed, Fastmarkets has heard.

Most traders replying to Fastmarkets' B100 market price survey had the same response: “Nothing trading here, it’s a crazy market.”

With the BTC expiring...

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CWG prices dip slightly; DCO, ethanol production down on week

CWG prices dip slightly; DCO, ethanol production down on week

The US animal fats and oils markets continued to show regional variations on Wednesday...

Excess supply puts pressure on meat and bonemeal prices in several regions

Excess supply puts pressure on meat and bonemeal prices in several regions

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Poultry related product prices were rangebound...

US weekly ethanol production falls to 7-week low; stocks climb

US weekly ethanol production falls to 7-week low; stocks climb

US weekly average ethanol production hit a seven-week low of 1.073 million barrels per day in the week to...

Hide sellers face shipping pressures ahead of Lunar New Year

Hide sellers face shipping pressures ahead of Lunar New Year

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RBD soybean oil basis falls as refiners adjust to falling demand

RBD soybean oil basis falls as refiners adjust to falling demand

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Organic market participants unsettled by looming tariffs

Organic market participants unsettled by looming tariffs

Organic market participants have told Fastmarkets they are closely watching the political discourse following the decisive election win by...

US biodiesel imports tumble; RD imports continue to set record highs in Q3

US biodiesel imports tumble; RD imports continue to set record highs in Q3

Data released by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) on...

September US domestic UCO usage trails import tonnage

September US domestic UCO usage trails import tonnage

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06.27.2025

Sausage casings bulletin, June 27, 2025

Sausage casings bulletin, June 27, 2025

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06.25.2025

Sausage casings bulletin, June 20, 2025 [corrected]

Sausage casings bulletin, June 20, 2025 [corrected]

Runner market commentary

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06.24.2025

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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