Renderer BFT prices climb; CWG closes week lower

Author: Alexandra Watts

Renderer BFT prices climb; CWG closes week lower

The US animal fats and oils markets closed the week largely stable on Friday January 3, with the exception of the choice white grease (CWG) and tallow markets.

Following a relatively quiet period due to the New Year holiday, the markets saw a slight uptick in activity toward the end of the week.

On Friday, ten cars of renderer-grade bleachable fancy tallow (BFT) traded higher at 46 cents per lb on a Chicago basis.

Sources have suggested that higher prices may...

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