COVID-19 restaurant shutdowns hit biofuel feedstock supply
1st December, 2020
Oil refiners are facing a drop in used fats for use as feedstocks in biofuels due to restaurant closures during COVID-19 lockdowns, Bloomberg reported on 21 November.
Asia’s RCEP trade deal set to remove biofuel tariffs
30th November, 2020
A new free-trade agreement (FTA) between 15 Asia-Pacific countries will phase out tariffs on a range of biofuels and feedstocks, Argus Media reported on 16 November.
RSPO refutes abuse allegations in palm oil sector as CPOPC looks into AP claims
27th November, 2020
Allegations made in an Associated Press (AP) article about abuse in the palm oil sector are completely and categorically banned under the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil’s (RSPO) certification standards, the association said on 19 November.
Latest issue: November/December 2020
Our November/December 2020 issue includes a look at new research into sourcing omega-3 from GM camelina.
In our special focus on biodiesel, we cover the latest technological developments as explained by leading oils and fats technology suppliers.
We also report on the rendering industry in Brazil and US logistics for vegetable and palm oils.
In addition, the November/December issue includes roundups of the latest developments in testing and standards and reports on biodiesel/ renewable diesel projects.
OFI’s regular mix of news, event listings and statistics also feature in this issue.
Recent News
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Cerealia launches blockchain-based agri-trading platform
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Olive oil consumption set to outpace production
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S&P Global Platts launches first HVO values in Europe
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Neste to work with LG Chem in drive towards circular bioeconomy
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Veramaris given go-ahead for fish oil alternative in pet food
18th November, 2020
Fact File
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3-MCPD, 2-MCPD and GE - A new challenge
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3-MCPDE and GE - Good practices
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Acrylamide
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Activated carbon
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Ahiflower
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Algae
29th August, 2013 -
Antioxidants
10th November, 2020