Raw Material Shortages Affect Ink Prices

Vegetable Oils

Soya pricing has continued to trade up at the Chicago Board of Trade due to high demand and the link to crude oil (bio diesel). Linseed and soya oil are keeping pace with petroleum oil. Linseed is tight, with elevated prices based on low plantings levels in 2010. Initial planting estimates for this year show a return to normal acres however recent weather issues in the U.S. could have an impact. It is important to note that farmers in Canada have planted significantly less this year which will likely cause increasing prices.