German chemical and biotech giant BASF has announced that more than 6,200 farmers have been certified to date under the sustainable castor programme that it runs in partnership with other companies.

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has published its finalised rule on canola oil fuel pathways, Biodiesel magazine wrote.

Shipping fuel prices are falling despite the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, FreightWaves writes.

Biodiesel, renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) producers face feedstock supply shortages from 2022-2027 if current trends continue, according to a report by the International Energy Agency (IEA).

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced renewable fuel obligations (RVOs) for 2023, 2024 and 2025 under the country’s Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), Biodiesel magazine reported.

Thai renewable energy and electric vehicle developer Energy Absolute is conducting research to convert palm oil-based biodiesel into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), the Bangkok Post wrote.

A deal reached between European Union (EU) lawmakers and governments to ban the import of products which contribute to deforestation has received a mixed reaction from EU trade associations representing the grain, oilseeds, crushing and animal feed sectors, World Grain reported.

Biodiesel imports in Peru are expected to drop by 67% this year to 50M litres, according to a report by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Shipping conditions on the lower Mississippi River were returning to normal due to increased rainfall and improved water levels, FreightWaves reported.

Korean biotech company CJ Biomaterials has teamed up with global polylactic acid (PLA) biopolymer manufacturer NatureWorks to develop biopolymers.

The Malaysian state of Sarawak is set to launch a microalgae production facility next February, the Borneo Post reported Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg as saying.

The European Union (EU) has introduced new olive oil quality and labelling regulations, Olive Oil Times wrote.

US agribusiness Epitome Energy is planning to build a US$400M soyabean crushing plant in North Dakota.