Global agribusiness giant ADM has partnered with South Korean chemical company LG Chem to explore lactic acid production in the USA, World Grain reported on 15 September.

Biopolymer producer Braskem has partnered with petrochemical company SCG Chemicals on an ethylene study for bio-based polyethylene (PE) in Thailand, Braskem announced on 9 September.

Australian logistics and infrastructure company Qube Holdings has agreed to acquire Newcastle Agri Terminal (NAT) from existing shareholders CBH, Viterra Australia, Riverina and CTC Terminals, the company announced on 8 September.

Swiss multinational flavour, fragrance and cosmetic ingredients manufacturer Givaudan has teamed up with plant equipment firm Bühler and retail company Migros to set up a cultured meat pilot plant, the companies announced on 15 September.

The German government has announced that the use of palm oil in biofuel production will end from 2023, Biofuels International quoted from an original Reuters report on 23 September.

Canadian Pacific Railway (CP) has entered into an agreement to acquire Kansas City Southern (KCS), World Grain reported on 15 September.

Leading North American energy infrastructure company Kinder Morgan has partnered with leading renewable diesel producer Neste on a renewable fuels project in the USA, Neste announced on 13 September.

Palm oil producer MP Evans Group (MP Evans) has reported a 588% increase in operating profit, the company announced on 13 September.

The US government is taking action to increase the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), Ethanol Producer magazine wrote on 9 September.

Biopolymer manufacturer Danimer Scientific has received funding to expand its research into high-oleic soyabean oil (HOSO) as a base for biodegradable plastics, Biomarket Insights reported on 14 September.

Soyabean importers in China have turned to Brazil to secure soyabean supplies as tight supplies have made it difficult for the USA to meet urgent demand, trading sources told AgriCensus.

Royal Dutch Shell (Shell) is set to build a new biofuels facility in Rotterdam, the company announced on 16 September.

A new impact assessment study by a consortium of European Union (EU) and German agricultural associations has warned that EU farm-to-fork policies would lead to higher prices for oilseeds and other products.