German chemical giant Bayer has acquired camelina germplasm, intellectual property assets (IP) and materials from Canadian camelina company Smart Earth Camelina.

Canadian biofuels producer Tidewater Renewables has asked the federal government to impose countervailing and anti-dumping duties on US renewable diesel imports.

Peruvian palm oil producer the Ocho Sur group has been linked to deforestation in the South American country, according to a report by non-profit journalism organisation, the Pulitzer Center.

The Indonesian government has issued a new regulation to curb exports of used cooking oil (UCO) and palm oil residue in a bid to ensure supply for its domestic market, Reuters reported.

The Chinese government has approved five gene-edited (GE) crops and 12 types of genetically modified (GM) soyabean, corn and cotton in a bid to boost high-yield varieties, reduce reliance on imports and ensure food security, Reuters reported.

National governments in the European Union (EU) have approved definitive duties on biodiesel (HVO and FAME) from China.

A new free trade deal between Europe and South American countries could impact the agriculture sector and olive oil trade, Olive Oil Times wrote.

National Grain Company - a joint venture between the Saudi Agricultural and Livestock Investment Co (SALIC) and Saudi shipper Bahri - have opened a new grain and soyabean terminal in Saudi Arabia, World Grain wrote.

The Indonesian government has delayed the nationwide introduction of its B40 blending policy, which mandates a 40% palm oil mix with 60% diesel fuel, Reccessary reported.

Efforts to revive Syrian olive oil exports following the overthrow of former President Bashar al-Assad have been held back by political turmoil, Olive Oil Times wrote.

Toll revenue at the Suez Canal has dropped by 60% this year – a loss of U$7bn for the Egyptian economy – amid attacks on shipping in the Red Sea and ongoing regional tensions, FreightWaves wrote.

Vegetable oil process technology provider Oiltek International has secured new contracts for a new 200 tonnes/day crude palm kernel oil (CPKO) fractionation plant in Malaysia.

Ideal weather conditions throughout Brazil have increased soyabean yields and raised expectations of another bumper crop on an increased planted area for 2024/25, according to a US Department of Agriculture (USDA) report.