Amazon records doubling of deforestation rate in a decade
21st January, 2022
The rate of deforestation in the Amazon has more than doubled in a decade, Olive Oil Times wrote, reaching its highest level in 15 years.
Thyssenkrupp Uhde Thailand wins oleochemicals contract
20th January, 2022
Construction engineering company Thyssenkrupp Uhde Thailand has been awarded a contract for an esterification plant by a leading oleochemical and speciality chemical producer in Asia, the company announced on 12 January.
Benson Hill set to expand plant-based protein ingredients portfolio with ZFS Creston acquisition
20th January, 2022
Food technology company Benson Hill has announced the acquisition of ZFS Creston, an established food grade white flake and soya flour manufacturing operation in Creston, Iowa.
Latest issue: January 2022
Our January 2022 issue features a special focus on palm oil – the top consumed and produced vegetable oil globally.
We also give an update on the coconut industry in the Philippines, review the container shipping of oilseeds and oils and fats, and profile leading global rendering firm Darling Ingredients.
The issue also includes a global round-up of plant, equipment and technology news.
OFI’s regular mix of news, event listings and statistics also feature in this issue.
Recent News
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Continental Refining starts work on soyabean biodiesel refinery
13th January, 2022 -
POC 2022 to be held live in Kuala Lumpur
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UK proposes to continue biodiesel trade measures
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Indonesian palm oil output forecast to rise by 2.6% this year
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Clariant to acquire BASF’s US attapulgite business
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Bühler to build insect plant for Agronutris in France
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Extra virgin olive oil to be sent into space
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Darling Ingredients acquires Valley Proteins
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Unnamed investor group acquires Chemoil Terminals
10th January, 2022
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 -
Biofuels - HVO takes off in Europe
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Bleaching earths
6th July, 2016 -
Bleaching earths (Removing MCPDs and GEs from edible oil)
15th April, 2019
