Oils & Fats International News
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US EPA proposes changes to streamline approval of biotech crops
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed a new rule to make it easier for developers to market crops that are genetically engineered to produce pesticides, Chemical & Engineering News reported on 8 September.
18 September 2020 -
Argus launches renewable transport fuel prices for Europe
Global commodity news and price reporting agency Argus has launched new price assessments for renewable diesel in Europe, the company announced on 8 September.
17 September 2020 -
BLC opens first shea butter processing plant in West Africa
Global speciality oils and fats supplier Bunge Loders Croklaan (BLC) has opened a shea butter processing facility in Ghana, the company announced on 8 September.
17 September 2020 -
China set to buy record amount of US soyabeans in 2020
Lower prices look set to prompt China to buy a record amount of US soyabeans this year, sources were reported as saying by Bloomberg News on 26 August.
16 September 2020 -
Mondelēz announces changes to palm oil sourcing
US confectionery and snacks giant Mondelēz International will only accept palm oil that is ‘traceable’ and ‘forest-monitored’ from its supply chain from 2021, the company announced on 3 September.
15 September 2020 -
Unilever to cut fossil fuels from cleaning products by 2030
Global consumer goods giant Unilever will invest US$1.2bn to eliminate fossil fuels in its cleaning and laundry products by 2030, the company announced on 2 September.
14 September 2020
