The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) estimates that the soyabean planted area in the country will be lower than trade expectations this year, World Grain reported on 1 July.

Argentinian union workers blocked access to several ports around Rosario city on 7 July, impacting export activity in the key export hub of the Up River complex, AgriCensus reported.

The Forest Stewardship Council (FCS) announced on 14 July that it was ending its association with Korean timber and palm oil operator Korindo.

The dry bulk shipping sector posted its best first half year performance in a decade with rates for Capesize, Panamex and Supramax vessels topping US$30,000/day, Freight Waves reported on 28 June.

The US Supreme Court has ruled that small refineries are eligible for hardship waivers from biofuel blending mandates without having to continuously qualify, Argus Media reported on 25 June.

German chemical and biotech giant BASF has expanded its range of palm-based surfactants with Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) certification, the company announced on 30 June.

Finnish renewable fuels producer Neste and leading plastics, chemicals and refining company LyondellBasell (LYB) have agreed a long-term deal to make polymers and chemicals from renewable feedstocks, Neste announced on 17 June.

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has maintained its forecast for soyabean oil use in biofuel production in its latest report, Biodiesel magazine wrote on 10 June.

Green fuel producer Covenant Energy has chosen Haldor Topsoe to provide the technology for its new renewable diesel plant in Canada, Haldor Topsoe announced on 17 June.

Al Ghurair Investment (AGI) is acquiring multi-seed crusher Edible Oil Company (EOCD) from Dubai Investment Industries (DII), World Grain reported on 29 June.

US president Joe Biden reached a deal with a group of moderate senators to boost infrastructure spending in the country with increased investment in roads, bridges and waterways, DTN reported on 24 June.

The global oleochemicals market has seen high oils and fats feedstock prices, logistics hit by COVID restrictions and severe weather, with strong demand expected ahead, the 13^th ICIS World Oleochemicals Conference heard on 23-24 June.

Spanish energy company Repsol has joined Bilbao bus line Bilbobus and Spanish bus operator Alsa to launch a pilot project in Spain using hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), Repsol announced on 18 June.