Oils & Fats International News
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Pharma Marine commissions GEA for new edible oil refining line
Norwegian omega-3 producer Pharma Marine has commissioned German food processing technology supplier GEA to engineer and install a new edible oil refining line at its fish oil plant in Søvik, GEA announced on 5 October.
11 October 2021 -
ISA funds soya-based dust suppressant pilot for grain elevators
The Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) has funded a pilot project involving the application of a soya-based dust suppressant at local grain elevators, the organisation announced on 30 September.
11 October 2021 -
Impossible Foods launches plant-based pork in Hong Kong, the USA and Singapore
US alternative meat start-up Impossible Foods is launching its plant-based pork in Hong Kong, Singapore and the USA, the company announced on 23 September.
11 October 2021 -
Chinese crushing plants shut down due to government’s energy consumption curbs
A number of soyabean crushing plants in China have been ordered to shut down as the government curbs energy consumption in a bid to meet stringent emission targets, industry sources told AgriCensus.
08 October 2021 -
New study explains how a high fat diet can increase hair loss
A research team at Tokyo Medical and Dental University has discovered a molecular mechanism to explain why obesity can lead to hair loss, Science Daily reported on 21 September.
08 October 2021 -
Pyrocell starts pyrolysis oil production for biofuels at its plant in Sweden
Joint venture company Pyrocell has started the production of pyrolysis oil for biofuels at its plant in Sweden, the company announced on 23 September.
07 October 2021 -
Argentina to appeal US ruling on biodiesel duties
The Argentine government has said it will appeal the US Court of International Trade’s upholding of duties on its biodiesel exports to the country, Reuters reported on 22 September.
07 October 2021 -
USDA forecasts lower global oilseeds production
Global oilseeds production is expected to decline in 2021/22, according to forecasts by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) reported by World Grain on 23 September.
06 October 2021 -
Calyxt to develop improved soyabean with global food ingredient firm
US plant-based technology company Calyxt is working with an undisclosed global food ingredient manufacturer based in Asia to develop an improved soyabean capable of producing an oil as an alternative to palm oil, Calyxt announced on 28 September.
06 October 2021 -
Cargill set to acquire Arkema’s epoxides business
Global agribusiness giant Cargill has agreed to buy Arkema’s epoxides business, which includes an epoxidised vegetable oils facility in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota.
06 October 2021 -
LG Chem team up with TK Chemical to produce biodegradable plastics
South Korean chemical company LG Chem has partnered with petrochemical firm TK Chemical to produce biodegradable plastics, LG Chem announced on 12 September.
05 October 2021 -
Freight rates on rise due to congestion at Chinese ports
Port congestion in China and higher fuel costs have led to an increase in freight rates for dry bulk commodities, AgriCensus reported on 22 September.
05 October 2021 -
Benson Hill to acquire soyabean crushing facility in Indiana
US food technology company Benson Hill has acquired a soyabean crushing facility in Indiana, the company announced on 17 September.
04 October 2021
