Forty major food companies pledge to accelerate regenerative methods across their supply chains

Forty major food companies pledge to accelerate regenerative methods across their supply chains

7th July, 2026

Major food companies including US confectionery and snacks giant Mondelēz International, global agribusiness giant ADM, consumer goods conglomerate Unilever and leading dairy company FrieslandCampina have signed a joint declaration pledging to boost regenerative methods in food production.

Kraft Heinz announces new global operating structure to promote growth

Kraft Heinz announces new global operating structure to promote growth

7th July, 2026

US multinational food company Kraft Heinz has made changes to its global operating structure to help promote growth, sharpen focus and deploy resources more effectively across its portfolio.

Bayer seeks US duties on Chinese-made glyphosate

Bayer seeks US duties on Chinese-made glyphosate

6th July, 2026

German chemical giant Bayer has asked the US administration to impose duties on Chinese imports of glyphosate – the chemical used in the company’s weedkiller Roundup – claiming they are being sold at artificially low prices, Reuters reported.

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…