Montana Renewables expands feedstocks to include camelina

Montana Renewables expands feedstocks to include camelina

26th September, 2023

US renewable fuel company Montana Renewables (MRL) has expanded feedstock used at its Great Falls production facility in Montana to include camelina, PR Newswire reported.

Researchers in Scotland develop alternative to palm oil

Researchers in Scotland develop alternative to palm oil

26th September, 2023

A research team at Queen Margaret University (QMU) in Edinburgh has developed an alternative to palm oil which it claims has 80% less saturated fat and 30% fewer calories, according to a BBC report.

Poland ends arms supplies to Ukraine over ongoing grain dispute

Poland ends arms supplies to Ukraine over ongoing grain dispute

26th September, 2023

The Prime Minister of Poland has announced the country has stopped supplying arms to Ukraine as its ongoing dispute over grain imports escalates, The Guardian reported.

Latest issue: September/October 2023

September/October 2023

Our September/October 2023 issue looks into the growth of bio-based surfactants in response to consumer demand for more ‘natural’ products.

The issue also includes a special focus how the rendering sector is keeping up with demand from the fuel and pet food industry.

We report on the impact tougher new European Union (EU) deforestation regulations are increasingly having on palm oil producers.

In addition, we discuss the health concerns surrounding chlorinated paraffins, which can be found in a wide range of everyday products.

We also give a round-up of global plant and equipment news, activities and developments and report on instrumentation advances.

OFI’s regular mix of news and statistics also feature in this issue. We hope you enjoy reading our…