Lard Market Remains Flat Amidst Seasonal Slowdown.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)

From: Chemical Market Reporter | Date: August 7, 2000| Author: SAVAGE, ELEANOR VAN | Copyright information

THE US LARD market, which has been lackluster for some time, will probably get little relief from the fact that it is heading into its seasonal slowdown period. Pricing has remained fairly constant over recent months, and the market is not expected to pick up until the fall.

"This is the slowest time of year for shortenings, fats and cooking agents," says an official from the US Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Services. "Bakeries kick up product...

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