Kenya Airways partners with Rubis Energy to establish Africa’s first SAF refinery

Kenya Airways partners with Rubis Energy to establish Africa’s first SAF refinery

8th June, 2026

Leading African airline Kenya Airways has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Rubis Energy Kenya, a subsidiary of French energy company Rubis Énergie, to develop the first sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) refinery on the African continent.

EU expected to approve gene-edited crops

EU expected to approve gene-edited crops

8th June, 2026

The European Union (EU) is expected to approve new rules allowing advanced genetic editing (GE) techniques to be applied to a range of crops, according to an Olive Oil Times report.

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.

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…