Oils & Fats International News
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USA report says China dominates global shipping and shipbuilding through unfair trade practices
China is dominating the global shipping and shipbuilding sectors by using unfair trade practices, according to a US investigation reported by FreightWaves.
03 February 2025 -
Researchers say new sorghum variant outperforms soyabeans in oil production
A research team in the USA has developed a new sorghum variant that outperforms soyabeans in oil production.
31 January 2025 -
ADM expands regenerative agriculture programme across Germany for wheat, rapeseed and soyabeans
Global agribusiness giant ADM has expanded its regenerative agriculture programme in Germany with the launch of a scheme for wheat, rapeseed and soyabean farmers.
31 January 2025 -
Enilive begins SAF production at Gela plant
Enilive – a subsidiary of Italian energy multinational Eni – has begun production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at its Gela plant in Italy.
30 January 2025 -
EU set to revise palm oil-based biofuel rules following WTO ruling in favour of Indonesia
The European Union (EU) is set to revise its palm oil-based biofuel rules following a ruling by the World Trade Organization (WTO) that part of its Renewable Energy Directive (RED III) unfairly discriminated against Indonesia’s palm oil exports, the Jakarta Globe wrote.
30 January 2025 -
Argentina to lower agricultural export duties on soyabean, sunflowerseed and other crops
The Argentine government has announced plans to lower agricultural export duties on soyabeans, sunflowerseed and other crops, the Buenos Aires Herald reported on 23 January.
29 January 2025 -
FCL pauses renewable diesel and canola crushing facility in Canada
Canadian co-operative Federated Co-operatives Ltd (FCL) has paused the two main projects related to its proposed Integrated Agriculture Complex in Regina, Saskatchewan.
29 January 2025 -
Trump threatens to impose tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China
US President Donald Trump has issued an order calling for a review of US trade relationships with Canada, China and Mexico, World Grain reported.
29 January 2025 -
SAF One acquires Green Biotrade to boost feedstock supply chain
Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) solution provider SAF One has acquired Dubai-based biofuels and feedstocks trading company Green Biotrade.
28 January 2025 -
Soyabean sector in Russia and Ukraine expands
The soyabean sector in Russia and Ukraine is expanding despite the ongoing conflict between the two countries, according to a World Grain report citing International Grain Council data.
28 January 2025 -
US Treasury Department’s guidance proposal on biofuel tax credit excludes UCO imports but includes US and Canadian canola
The US Treasury Department has issued short-term guidance on the 45Z Clean Fuels Production tax credit which excludes used cooking oil (UCO) imports but includes US and Canadian canola, DTN reported.
27 January 2025 -
Global report calls for new definition of obesity
Classing people as obese is medically ‘flawed’ and the definition should be split in two, according to a study by global experts reported by the BBC.
27 January 2025 -
Report shows SAF progress in USA
The sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) sector in the USA has made progress in the last year, World Grain wrote, citing the US government’s latest progress report.
24 January 2025