Oils & Fats International News
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Rise in uptake of sustainable palm oil
Purchases of Certified Sustainable Palm Oil (CSPO) grew by 13% in 2019 compared with the previous year, according to the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO).
29 September 2020 -
Agri and consumer goods giants act to combat deforestation
Consumer goods giants and retailers have launched another bid to tackle deforestation after falling short of a 2020 goal tabled a decade ago, Just Food reported on 22 September.
28 September 2020 -
Bayer settles thousands of US Roundup cases with trial lawyers
German chemicals giant Bayer has settled thousands of US Roundup weedkiller lawsuits after reaching deals with the only lawyers who took cases to trial over allegations the herbicide caused cancer, Reuters reported on 15 September.
25 September 2020 -
Cargill buys Chinese crusher
Global agribusiness giant Cargill has acquired an oilseed crusher based in north China, according to a court document seen by AgriCensus on 15 September.
24 September 2020 -
Colombia palm oil production set for 10% rise
Palm oil production in Colombia is forecast to rise by 10% due to increased output, Nasdaq reported the president of the National Federation of Oil Palm Growers (FEDEPALMA) as saying on 2 September.
24 September 2020 -
Egypt launches new commodities exchange
A commodities exchange for wheat, oils, sugar and rice is being set up in Egypt, Reuters reported on 9 September.
23 September 2020
