Malaysia’s 2026/27 palm oil production forecast at 19.7M tonnes

Malaysia’s 2026/27 palm oil production forecast at 19.7M tonnes

10th July, 2026

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has lowered its 2026/27 forecast for Malaysian palm oil production to 19.7M tonnes due to expectations of dry weather conditions associated with El Niño from June 2026 and well into 2027.

Chinese purchases of US soyabeans pick up

Chinese purchases of US soyabeans pick up

10th July, 2026

Beijing’s commitments to purchase US soyabeans has led to a modest increase in American sales to China, CNBC reports.

Incobrasa opens new soyabean processing plant

Incobrasa opens new soyabean processing plant

9th July, 2026

Soyabean processor and biodiesel producer Incobrasa Industries has opened a new crushing plant next to its existing facility in Gilman, Illinois, World Grain wrote.

Latest issue: June 2026

June 2026

The June 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 the publication of the European Commission’s long-awaited report on simplifying its EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), which applies to seven commodities linked to deforestation, including palm oil and soyabeans.

We also include a special focus on the Netherlands, one of Europe’s key energy and logistics hubs and one of the bloc’s leading biofuels producers.

In this issue, we also take an in depth look at bleaching earths, including their transport and handling and what processors need to take into account in the treatment of hybrid palm oil.

OFI’s regular mix of news, event…