Repsol launches new renewable fuels unit at Puertollano Industrial Complex

Repsol launches new renewable fuels unit at Puertollano Industrial Complex

5th June, 2026

Spanish multi-energy company Repsol has started renewable fuel production at its new unit in Puertollano on the Iberian Peninsula.

FAO says urgent action needed to avoid food crisis from Strait of Hormuz conflict

FAO says urgent action needed to avoid food crisis from Strait of Hormuz conflict

5th June, 2026

Urgent action is needed to avert a serious agrifood crisis in the next six to 12 months due to the conflict in the Strait of Hormuz, the United Nations (UN)’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) says.

Ruby Bio plans to introduce fermentation-derived emulsifiers

Ruby Bio plans to introduce fermentation-derived emulsifiers

4th June, 2026

California-based startup Ruby Bio is planning to introduce fermentation-derived emulsifiers by next year as an alternative to palm oil and petrochemical-based additives, according to an AgFunder News (AFN) report.

Latest issue: May 2026

May 2026

The May 2026 issue is packed full of news, special features and market updates to keep you informed and up to date on the edible oils and fats market.

In my comment, I discuss how the geopolitical tensions surrounding Iran are exposing the fragility of global agri-food systems, particularly those heavily reliant on interconnected trade routes and energy inputs.

We report on the latest views from industry experts at the Palm & Lauric Oils Price Outlook Conference & Exhibition (POC2026).

In this issue, we also look at how investments in port handling capacity at Constanța, Varna and Burgas and projects along the Adriatic coast mean the Western Black Sea and Balkan corridors are playing an increasingly important role in a diversified European export…