
Brazil's Raízen to buy Louis Dreyfus sugar and ethanol unit Biosev
26th February, 2021
Brazilian energy company Raízen has agreed to buy Louis Dreyfus Holding subsidiary Biosev, a sugar and ethanol unit.

Merck expands lipids production to support BioNTech in COVID-19 vaccine manufacture
26th February, 2021
Science and technology company Merck is expanding its production of lipids to be used by German biotechnology firm BioNTech in the manufacture of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, the company announced on 5 February.

Bunge’s final quarter earnings rise on higher crush margins and vegetable oil demand
25th February, 2021
Global agribusiness giant Bunge has reported net income of US$551M in the final quarter of 2020 – compared with a loss in the same period of 2019 –driven by strong vegetable oil demand and higher oilseed crush margins, the company announced on 10 February.
Latest issue: February 2021

Our February 2021 issue gives an update on the EU biofuels market and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Renewable Energy Directive II and the expanding domestic supply and blending of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO).
In a special focus, we look at the role antioxidants play in preserving the shelf life of edible oils used in dressings, sauces and marinades.
We also report on the challenges facing the global sunflower oil market and the development and uptake of marine biofuels.
OFI’s regular mix of news, event listings and statistics also feature in this issue.
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New US administration to keep China in focus
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Darling and Valero to go ahead with renewable diesel plant
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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 -
Bleaching earths
6th July, 2016 -
Bleaching earths (Removing MCPDs and GEs from edible oil)
15th April, 2019 -
Camelina
10th November, 2020