Oils & Fats International News
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ADM and Marfrig create plant-based food joint venture
Global agribusiness giant ADM has entered a joint venture with leading beef producer Marfrig to supply plant-based products to North and South America, ADM announced on 27 May.
10 June 2020 -
New dates set for B20 biodiesel programme in Malaysian states
Plans to step up the use of 20% palm oil in biodiesel in Sabah and Sarawak’s transport sector will be delayed due to curbs on movement imposed to contain the COVID-19 pandemic, the Borneo Post reported on 20 May.
09 June 2020 -
China buys soyabeans after halt to US purchases ordered
State-owned Chinese companies have continued to buy US soyabeans despite the government telling them to halt purchases, Reuters reported sources as saying on 1 June.
09 June 2020 -
US biofuel blending mandates may rise slightly in 2021
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed increasing the amount of biofuels that refiners must blend into their fuel next year, Reuters reported two sources as saying on 20 May.
08 June 2020 -
China’s move to halt some US farm imports threatens trade deal
The Chinese government’s order to state-run agricultural companies to pause purchases of some US farm goods, including soyabeans, could threaten the trade deal between the two countries, Bloomberg reported sources as saying on 1 June.
05 June 2020 -
Clariant to increase mild surfactants capacity
Swiss speciality chemicals firm Clariant announced on 26 May that it is expanding its production capacity for plant-based mild surfactants at its current facilities in Spain and the USA.
04 June 2020
