
High water levels on Rhine create logistical problems for European crushing companies
30th November, 2023
Higher than average water levels on the Rhine River have been causing transport problems for some European crushing companies, AgriCensus reported.

Speculation resumes on Bulgaria lifting Ukrainian sunflowerseed import ban
30th November, 2023
With Bulgaria’s ban on imports of Ukrainian sunflowerseed imports expected to expire on 1 December, traders and local media have been making the case on both sides while local crushing companies have claimed they are being cut off from supplies of the oilseed, trade sources told AgriCensus.

FDA proposes banning use of brominated vegetable oil in food in USA
29th November, 2023
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed introducing a nationwide ban on the use of brominated vegetable oil (BVO) as an additive in food, CNN reported.
Latest issue: November/December 2023

Our November/December 2023 issue looks at transport, logistics, shipping and storage issues in the oilseeds and oils freight market.
The issue includes a special focus on South Africa’s oilseeds sector.
In addition, we report on international biodiesel standards, the oils and fats market in the USA and growing applications for algae oil in the food, personal care and pet food sectors.
We also give a round-up of global plant and equipment news.
OFI’s regular mix of news, event listings and statistics also feature in this issue. We hope you enjoy reading our magazine!
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Antioxidants
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Bleaching earth optimisation
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