Oils & Fats International News
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Brazil postpones import duties on soyabeans, meal and oil
Import duties on soyabeans, meal and oil have been suspended in Brazil until the end of the year, Reuters reported the country’s agriculture ministry as saying on 19 April.
10 May 2021 -
EU biodiesel imports from Argentina, Malaysia and Indonesia slump
A drop in 2020 biodiesel imports to the European Union (EU) from Malaysia and Indonesia followed a sharp decline in imports from Argentina the previous year, Germany’s Union for the Promotion of Oil and Protein Plants (UFOP) reported from Eurostat/AMI data.
07 May 2021 -
India’s demand for oleochemicals to remain stable as virus surges
Demand in India for oleochemicals will remain stable amid soaring COVID-19 infections in the country, according to an Independent Commodity Intelligence Services (ICIS) report on 26 April.
07 May 2021 -
USDA forecasts drop in Argentine soyabean output and exports
Argentine soyabean production and export estimates have been lowered as dry conditions have hit yields, AgriCensus reported on 21 April from a US Department of Agriculture (USDA) report.
06 May 2021 -
CBOT soyabean oil futures hit 12-year high
CBOT soyabean oil futures surged to a 12-year high on 20 April against a backdrop of fears over tight supply, AgriCensus reported.
06 May 2021 -
Cargill invests in Dutch plant-based meat start-up with patent-pending fat technology
Global agribusiness giant Cargill has invested in Dutch plant-based meat start-up Bflike to offer alternatives to animal-based products, the companies announced on 22 April.
05 May 2021 -
Pertamina and Clariant to evaluate oil palm biomass for advanced biofuels
Indonesian state-owned energy corporation Pertamina has partnered with speciality chemical company Clariant on the potential use of oil palm biomass in advanced biofuels.
05 May 2021 -
Phillips 66 opts for Worley in revamp of California refinery for HVO production
US energy company Phillips 66 has chosen Australian engineering company Worley to carry out the revamp of its San Francisco refinery to produce renewable fuels.
04 May 2021 -
EPA seeks industry input on next phase of US biofuel policy
The US Environmental Protection Agency has asked industry groups for their input on national biofuel policy after its current phase ends in 2022, Reuters reported sources as saying on 15 April.
04 May 2021 -
Tidewater set to use Topsoe technology in renewable diesel production
Canadian oil and natural gas company Tidewater Midstream and Infrastructure (Tidewater) has chosen technology from Topsoe for the production of renewable diesel at its proposed new plant, the companies announced on 15 April.
03 May 2021 -
UK’s imports of ‘dubious’ used cooking oil could rise
UK proposals to increase biofuel blending could lead to a surge in imports of ‘dubious’ used cooking oil (UCO), according to green campaign group Transport & Environment (T&E).
03 May 2021 -
Scientists create biodegradable sponge from sunflower pollen
A biodegradable sponge made from sunflower pollen has been created by scientists, Mothership reported on 8 April.
30 April 2021 -
EU research project highlights marine microbes as bio replacements for surfactants and emulsifiers
A European Union (EU) research project has highlighted the potential for marine microbes to be used as bio replacements for surfactants and emulsifiers.
30 April 2021
