Oils & Fats International News
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Linseed oil market forecast to be worth more than US$1bn by 2026
The global linseed oil market is expected to be worth US$1.14bn by 2026, according to a new study published by Polaris Market Research.
27 October 2021 -
US policy for trade with China outlined
The USA’s trade relationship with China has been outlined by US trade representative Katherine Tai, World Grain reported on 7 October.
27 October 2021 -
EFPRA launches sustainability charter for rendering industry
A sustainability charter has been launched by the European Fat Processors and Renderers Association (EFPRA), the organisation announced on 7 October.
26 October 2021 -
Malaysia plans B20 implementation at end of next year
The Malaysian government is planning to implement its delayed B20 biodiesel mandate nationwide at the end of next year, The Edge Markets reported on 6 October.
26 October 2021 -
Brazil's soyabean crushing rate drops
Soyabean crushing in Brazil dropped 3.3% in August, according to monthly statistics from the Brazilian Association of Vegetable Industries (Abiove) reported by AgriCensus on 7 October.
25 October 2021 -
Tech companies Honeywell and Wood team up on SAF development
US engineering conglomerate Honeywell has partnered with consulting and engineering company Wood to launch a tech solution for firms developing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), Honeywell announced on 23 September.
25 October 2021 -
Nestlé to launch range of plant-based shrimp and egg alternatives
Swiss food and drink giant Nestlé is expanding its plant-based portfolio with two new additions – egg and shrimp alternatives, the company announced on 7 October.
25 October 2021 -
New study says eating more dairy fat is linked to lower risk of heart disease
A new study claims that dairy fat can be beneficial to heart health, Shape magazine wrote on 6 October.
22 October 2021 -
Corteva faces slow start as it takes aim at Bayer's Brazil soya reign
US crop protection and seed producer Corteva expects to take up to three times longer to break into Brazil’s genetically modified (GM) soya seed market than it did in the USA, Reuters reported the company as saying on 8 October.
22 October 2021 -
Argentina’s oilseed crushing rate forecast to drop
The rate of oilseed crushing in Argentina could drop to 56% by the end of the 2021/22 production cycle, AgriCensus reported on 8 October from a new study by local oilseed crushing and exporters chamber Ciara-CEC.
21 October 2021 -
Hong Kong and China Gas to start SAF production
The Hong Kong and China Gas Company is set to begin the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), the South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported on 2 October.
21 October 2021 -
SCA and St1 in joint venture to produce and sell liquid biofuels
Forestry specialist SCA has partnered with privately-owned Nordic energy firm St1 to produce and sell liquid biofuels, the companies announced on 20 September.
20 October 2021 -
Lifting of foreign labour ban on oil palm plantations brings some relief to sector
The Malaysian government’s decision to lift the foreign labour ban on oil palm plantations has the potential to ease pressure on the sector, The Edge reported on 6 October.
20 October 2021
