The tone of the market remains quiet and unsettled across most points of sale. Movement into retail outlets is seen to be in the best light with first of the month, yet food service and fast food outlets sales below expectations. Interest for product is for basic needs only as buyers order hand to mouth. Movement on wings is sluggish with smaller wings being offered out at discounts to help stimulate interest. White meat lines are about steady at best.
Offerings are spotty with demand being lackluster.
Parts are well cleared and still pursued in an active fashion. Full market values or marginal premiums are the rule for drums, wings and necks. Fresh tom breast meat is readily available but the lack of response from buyers is making efforts to place product difficult and our price discovery process is hindered as a result. Frozen is barely steady to weak with our take on things backed up by numerous bookings at lower trending values. Tenderloins range from being about steady to full steady with the mix in conditions as a result of confirmed bookings at various price levels.