Oils & Fats International News
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Canadian agency finds no evidence that US renewable diesel imports impacted domestic industry
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) has announced that a preliminary investigation launched earlier this year found no evidence that US renewable diesel imports were having a negative effect on the domestic sector.
14 May 2025 -
Buscar Company acquires 50% stake in hemp-based bioplastics company
Natural resources and sustainable energy firm Buscar Company has acquired a 50% stake in hemp-based bioplastics company Terramer, PR Newswire reported.
13 May 2025 -
New study says ultra-processed foods may be linked to early death
A diet high in ultra-processed foods (UPF) may be linked to a greater risk of an early death, according to a new study reported by the BBC.
13 May 2025 -
Vitol launches new FuelEU compliant co-processed VLSFO product for marine sector
Vitol Bunkers, part of global energy and commodities company Vitol, has launched a new FuelEU compliant co-processed Very Low Sulphur Fuel Oil (VLSFO) for the marine sector.
12 May 2025 -
China announces action plan on edible oil inspections
The Chinese government has published an action plan on edible oil inspections in a bid to standardise production and ensure quality and safety, according to a report by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA).
12 May 2025 -
Bangchak Group opens Thailand’s first 100% SAF facility
Thai energy company Bangchak Group has opened the country’s first 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) facility.
09 May 2025 -
CPO prices expected to stabilise in long term
Crude palm oil (CPO) prices are expected to stabilise in the long term, according to sources quoted in a 6 May report by The Star.
09 May 2025 -
Oiltek secures new oils and fats contracts
Malaysian vegetable oil process technology provider Oiltek International has secured new oils and fats contracts worth MYR61.9M (US$14.60M) across global markets including Africa, the Americas, Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia.
08 May 2025 -
China agrees to engage with USA over tariffs
China has agreed to enter talks with the USA on tariff issues, after the White House indicated the possibility of adjusting its tariff policies and proactively reached out to Beijing through various channels, according to a 7 May China Daily report quoting China’s Ministry of Commerce.
08 May 2025 -
Taiwan’s CPC starts SAF supply for domestic carriers
Taiwanese state-owned oil and gas company CPC Corp has started supplying sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to three domestic carriers, SAF Investor wrote, citing a Reuters report quoting the country’s aviation regulator Civil Aviation Administration (CAA).
07 May 2025 -
TotalEnergies to supply Spanish Volotea Airline with 7.5M litres of SAF
French energy and petroleum company TotalEnergies has signed a partnership agreement with Spanish discount airline Volotea for the supply of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
07 May 2025 -
US seed oil ban would have devastating impact on farms and consumers, new study says
A seed oil ban in the USA would have a devastating impact on US farmers and consumers, a new study has found.
07 May 2025 -
Argentinian soyabean planted area projected to drop by 1M ha
Argentina’s soyabean planted area is projected to fall by 1M ha in 2025/26, but strong carry-over stocks will drive 17% increased exports, according to a US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) report dated 7 April.
06 May 2025