Oils & Fats International News
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African Union (AU) developing GM guidelines to encourage wider adoption
The African Union (AU) is developing guidelines for genetically modified (GM) crops to encourage increased adoption in the region, Bio Market Insights reported on 7 September.
17 September 2021 -
BLC launches certified organic OPO ingredient for infant milk formula in China and Europe
Global speciality oils and fats supplier Bunge Loders Croklaan (BLC) has launched a certified organic oleic-palmitic-oleic (OPO) ingredient for infant milk formula in China and Europe, the company announced on 5 September.
16 September 2021 -
New report concludes glyphosate herbicide is not carcinogenic
A new draft report by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has concluded that the herbicide glyphosate is not carcinogenic, Olive Oil Times reported on 24 August.
16 September 2021 -
Brazil’s agribusiness divided over backing Bolsonaro amid rising tensions
The agricultural industry in Brazil is divided over its support for the country’s president Jair Bolsonaro and his recent political agenda, according to an AgriCensus report on 6 September.
15 September 2021 -
Chevron and Bunge propose renewable fuel feedstock joint venture
Leading US energy company Chevron and global agribusiness giant Bunge are set to form a partnership to create renewable fuel feedstocks, the companies announced on 2 September.
15 September 2021 -
LG Chem teams up with Dansuk Industrial to build HVO plant in Korea
South Korean chemical company LG Chem is partnering with biodiesel company Dansuk Industrial to build a joint hydro-treated vegetable oil (HVO) plant in Korea, LG Chem announced on 2 September.
14 September 2021 -
NatureWorks to go ahead with second PLA facility in Thailand
Global polylactic acid (PLA) biopolymer manufacturer NatureWorks is set to go ahead with a new plant in Thailand, the company announced on 9 August.
14 September 2021 -
IMTT to expand capacity for renewable diesel and biodiesel
Bulk liquid handler International-Matex Tank Terminals (IMTT) is expanding its capacity for renewable diesel and biodiesel, the company announced on 25 August.
13 September 2021 -
High palm oil prices delay Indonesia’s B40 plans
Indonesia’s plans to implement its 40% biodiesel blending (B40) programme could be delayed due to high palm oil prices, a senior government official told Reuters.
13 September 2021 -
Report forecasts steep rise for Indonesian palm prices and land values
A new report forecasts a steep rise for Indonesian palm oil prices and land values.
10 September 2021 -
Argentina forms new agency to manage dredging on Paraná River
The Argentine government has formed a new agency to manage dredging operations on the Paraná River, World Grain quoted from a Reuters report on 26 August.
10 September 2021 -
Toyota allows farmers to pay for new trucks with soyabeans or corn in Brazil
Japanese car manufacturer Toyota is accepting soyabeans or corn as payment for vehicles in Brazil, the company announced on 4 August.
09 September 2021 -
Egypt set to build new bulk grain terminal at East Port Said
A new US$140M bulk grain terminal is set to be built at East Port Said in Egypt, Zawya reported on 9 August.
09 September 2021
