Chocolate giants among companies facing slavery lawsuit in USA
2nd March, 2021
Leading global chocolate companies Mars, Nestlé and Hershey are among the defendants facing a child slavery lawsuit in the USA, The Guardian reported on 12 February.
Univar Solutions enters new surfactants distribution agreement with Sasol
1st March, 2021
Global speciality chemical and ingredient company Univar Solutions has entered an agreement to become the main distributor of Sasol’s alcohol and surfactant products in the USA and Canada.
India extends deadline for trans fat reduction in edible oils
1st March, 2021
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has extended the deadline for a 3% cap on the quantity of trans fatty acids (TFA) in oils and fat from January 2021 to April this year, The Economic Times reported on 13 January.
Latest issue: February 2021
Our February 2021 issue gives an update on the EU biofuels market and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Renewable Energy Directive II and the expanding domestic supply and blending of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO).
In a special focus, we look at the role antioxidants play in preserving the shelf life of edible oils used in dressings, sauces and marinades.
We also report on the challenges facing the global sunflower oil market and the development and uptake of marine biofuels.
OFI’s regular mix of news, event listings and statistics also feature in this issue.
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Marine sulphur oxide emissions drop in first year of new limits
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Creo produces rare cannabinoid CBGA at demo scale
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CVR Energy to revamp Oklahoma refinery to produce renewable diesel
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EC adds natural hemp-derived CBD to cosmetic ingredient database
15th February, 2021
Fact File
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3-MCPD, 2-MCPD and GE - A new challenge
12th November, 2020 -
3-MCPDE and GE - Good practices
10th November, 2020 -
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