Record year for Russian sunflowerseed production

Record year for Russian sunflowerseed production

30th June, 2026

Russia – the world’s leading sunflowerseed producer – is expected to reach a new production record in the coming season, according to US Department of Agriculture (USDA) estimates reported by Germany’s Union for the Promotion of Plants and Protein (UFOP).

Bayer plans to fast-track biofuel feedstock production in North America

Bayer plans to fast-track biofuel feedstock production in North America

30th June, 2026

German chemical giant Bayer is hoping to speed up a plan to promote biofuel feedstock production in North America, according to a Reuters report.

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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…