# What are processed animal proteins and how do they fit in the food and feed supply chain? - Fastmarkets

> Fastmarkets explained processed animal proteins, which are rendered from animal parts, and the EU categorization of animal by-products. It noted that pet food is the main user of PAPs, followed by animal feed, aquafeed and fertilizer. The piece also introduced the new European poultry meal and meat and bone meal price assessments.

- Date: 2025-11-10 · published 2025-11-10T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region Europe · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/22083-what-are-processed-animal-proteins-and-how-do-they-fit-in-the-food-and-feed
- Commodities: [Meat & Bone Meal](https://feedsoft.ai/c/MBM.md)

## Why it matters

The explainer clarifies how rendered proteins fit into feed supply and the role of EU categorization rules, which matter for feed buyers sourcing these ingredients, but it reports no new price-moving event.

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- MBM: neutral

## Sources

- fastmarkets.com: https://www.fastmarkets.com/insights/what-are-processed-animal-proteins-and-how-do-they-fit-in-the-food-and-feed-supply-chain/

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