Malaysia set to file WTO legal action over EU restrictions on palm biofuel
7th July, 2020
The Malaysian government is taking legal action against the European Union’s restrictions on palm oil-based biofuels with the World Trade Organization (WTO), The Straits Times reported on 1 July.
EU threatens to impose retaliatory tariffs on the USA
6th July, 2020
The European Union (EU) may impose retaliatory tariffs on the USA pending a decision from the World Trade Organization (WTO), Olive Oil Times reported on 12 June.
CME joins B3 to launch Brazilian soyabean futures
3rd July, 2020
A partnership to develop risk management products for both the Brazilian domestic and global markets has been announced by US global markets company CME Group and Brazilian stock exchange B3, World Grain reported on 23 June.
Latest issue: June 2020
Our June 2020 issue includes insights into the important role that bleaching earths play in mitigating levels of 3-MCPD esters and the removal of metal impurities from edible oils. It also looks at how slurrying spent bleaching earth with oil offers a profitable way to dispose of this waste material.
Focusing on packaging, we examine how the hermetic sealing of bottles and jars containing oils and fats ingredients can help reduce waste.
The June issue includes the OFI 2020 Plant & Technology Guide - a fully updated global selection of plant and equipment suppliers to the oils and fats industry- accompanied by a wall chart of company activities.
OFI’s regular mix of news, event listings and statistics also feature in this issue.
Recent News
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Sinopec plans to boost biodiesel blending in Shanghai and beyond
26th June, 2020 -
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Calyxt’s HOLL soyabean classed as non-regulated by USDA
25th June, 2020 -
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Nestlé loses battle with Impossible Foods over burger name
23rd June, 2020
Fact File
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3-MCPD and GE: A new challenge
27th January, 2017 -
Acrylamide
11th April, 2019 -
Activated carbon
11th June, 2018 -
Ahiflower
2nd August, 2016 -
Algae
29th August, 2013 -
Bleaching earths
6th July, 2016 -
Bleaching earths (Removing MCPDs and GEs from edible oil)
15th April, 2019