Oils & Fats International News
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Rise of Russian sunflower exports hits Ukraine’s share of market
An increase in Russian sunflower exports since the beginning of the 2019/20 season is eating into Ukraine’s share in major importing countries including India and China, AgriCensus reported on 12 June.
30 June 2020 -
Bayer set to pay US$10bn to settle weedkiller lawsuits
German chemical giant Bayer is planning to pay out more than US$10bn to settle around 125,000 cancer-related lawsuits in the USA concerning its Roundup weedkiller product, as well as pending cases, Reuters reported on 24 June.
30 June 2020 -
Santa Fe province sets out rescue plan for Argentine crusher Vicentin
A new plan to rescue cash-strapped Argentine crusher Vicentin has been made by the province of Santa Fe and agreed by the country’s President Alberto Fernandez, AgriCensus reported on 22 June.
29 June 2020 -
El Grano plans to expand Kazakhstan facility with new mill and extra silo storage
Grain handling company El Grano’s expansion plans for its recently completed Kazakhstan facility for wheat and sunflowerseeds include a new mill and additional silo storage, World Grain reported on 6 June.
26 June 2020 -
Sinopec plans to boost biodiesel blending in Shanghai and beyond
China’s largest oil refiner China Petrochemical Corp is planning to step up its involvement in the biofuel market by continuing its B5 biodiesel project in Shanghai while accelerating research on B10, China Daily reported on 18 June.
26 June 2020 -
Explosion at ADM oilseed plant in UK contributes to rapeseed oil price rise
An explosion at a UK-based ADM oilseed plant along with other factors contributed to a jump in Dutch rapeseed oil prices, AgriCensus reported on 19 June.
25 June 2020
