Oils & Fats International News
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Brazilian farmers report shortage of grains and oilseeds storage in Mato Grosso
Farmers in the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso have reported a shortage of grains and oilseeds storage, AgriCensus wrote on 13 October.
01 November 2021 -
Mexico’s Supreme Court rejects appeals against glyphosate and GM corn bans
The Supreme Court of Mexico has unanimously denied four appeals against the ban on genetically modified (GM) corn and the herbicide glyphosate, according to local press reports.
29 October 2021 -
China increases soyabean oil imports forecast
An increase in China’s 2021/22 forecast for soyabean oil imports could benefit Argentina, sources told AgriCensus.
29 October 2021 -
Euronav completes biofuel test on Suezmax
Independent tanker company Euronav has completed a trial of B30 biofuel on a Suezmax, the firm announced on 7 October.
28 October 2021 -
India’s palm oil imports boosted by duty cuts and festive season demand
Palm oil imports in India reached a record 1.4M tonnes in September – more than double compared to 2020 – due to buyers taking advantage of lower duties and increased sales ahead of key festivals, Reuters reported brokers and dealers as saying.
28 October 2021 -
Linseed oil market forecast to be worth more than US$1bn by 2026
The global linseed oil market is expected to be worth US$1.14bn by 2026, according to a new study published by Polaris Market Research.
27 October 2021 -
US policy for trade with China outlined
The USA’s trade relationship with China has been outlined by US trade representative Katherine Tai, World Grain reported on 7 October.
27 October 2021 -
EFPRA launches sustainability charter for rendering industry
A sustainability charter has been launched by the European Fat Processors and Renderers Association (EFPRA), the organisation announced on 7 October.
26 October 2021 -
Malaysia plans B20 implementation at end of next year
The Malaysian government is planning to implement its delayed B20 biodiesel mandate nationwide at the end of next year, The Edge Markets reported on 6 October.
26 October 2021 -
Brazil's soyabean crushing rate drops
Soyabean crushing in Brazil dropped 3.3% in August, according to monthly statistics from the Brazilian Association of Vegetable Industries (Abiove) reported by AgriCensus on 7 October.
25 October 2021 -
Tech companies Honeywell and Wood team up on SAF development
US engineering conglomerate Honeywell has partnered with consulting and engineering company Wood to launch a tech solution for firms developing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), Honeywell announced on 23 September.
25 October 2021 -
Nestlé to launch range of plant-based shrimp and egg alternatives
Swiss food and drink giant Nestlé is expanding its plant-based portfolio with two new additions – egg and shrimp alternatives, the company announced on 7 October.
25 October 2021 -
New study says eating more dairy fat is linked to lower risk of heart disease
A new study claims that dairy fat can be beneficial to heart health, Shape magazine wrote on 6 October.
22 October 2021