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05.02.2024

UCO, heating oil spread widens

UCO, heating oil spread widens

Yellow grease traded as low as 34 cents per lb delivered Carolinas on Thursday May 2, with additional volume heard at 36 cents per lb. Despite the decrease, offers were reported at 39 cents per lb.

Sellers who...

05.02.2024

US animal protein prices flat to lower amid light trading

US animal protein prices flat to lower amid light trading

US animal protein prices were steady to lower on Thursday May 2 amid reportedly limited trading, with multiple market participants traveling to the Petfood Forum in Kansas City, Missouri, this week.

Fastmarkets’ price assessment for poultry by-product meal,...

05.02.2024

International animal fats and oils, May 2 2024

International animal fats and oils, May 2 2024

Trade was slow in Europe in the week to Thursday May 2, with animal fats prices showing no change, while the vegetable oil and used cooking oil (UCO) sectors exhibited volatility.

UCO trading was reported at $1,030 per...