Start-up firm develops pennycress as cover crop for biodiesel and meal
19th April, 2021
A US agricultural startup has developed a cover crop derived from field pennycress that produces an oil for use in sustainable fuel and animal feed, Des Moines Register reported on 31 March.
Extreme weather hits olive oil production
19th April, 2021
Olive oil production is being disrupted due to adverse weather and other climate change factors, Eater reported on 24 March.
Mega IPO of sugar and ethanol firm Raízen expected later this year
16th April, 2021
Leading Brazilian energy company Raízen is preparing an initial public offering (IPO), Reuters reported sources as saying on 29 March.
Latest issue: March/April 2021
Our March/April 2021 issue gives an update on the expansion of soyabean oil sales during the COVID-19 pandemic with biodiesel use growing in the USA and imports increasing in key markets.
In a special focus, we look at how Southeast Asia accounts for 80% of natural fatty acids and fatty alcohol production and is also a major consumer of oleochemicals.
We also report on China’s post-pandemic recovery and the outlook for the country’s edible oil sector.
In addition, the March/April 2021 issue includes a round-up of the latest plant and project developments around the world.
OFI’s regular mix of news, event listings and statistics also feature in this issue.
Recent News
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Sri Lanka bans palm oil imports and new plantations
9th April, 2021 -
Argentine soyabean harvest hit by highly variable yields
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Production begins at Eni’s Gela refinery
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Goodyear demands sustainable practices from soyabean suppliers
6th April, 2021 -
MOL Group starts biofuel production at Danube Refinery
5th April, 2021 -
COFCO merger set to create agribusiness giant
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New Canadian partnership to focus on non-GMO soyabeans
2nd April, 2021
Fact File
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3-MCPD, 2-MCPD and GE - A new challenge
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3-MCPDE and GE - Good practices
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Acrylamide
11th April, 2019 -
Activated carbon
11th June, 2018 -
Ahiflower
2nd August, 2016 -
Algae
29th August, 2013 -
Antioxidants
10th November, 2020 -
Bleaching earths
6th July, 2016 -
Bleaching earths (Removing MCPDs and GEs from edible oil)
15th April, 2019 -
Camelina
10th November, 2020