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21/06/2026 (The Tanzania News) – Global food commodity markets entered 2026 on a relatively stable footing, supported by ample grain and edible oil supplies.

20/06/2026 (The Star Online), Kuala Lumpur - Petronas Dagangan Bhd (PDB) has expanded its used cooking oil (UCO) collection initiative to 100 collection points nationwide.

20/06/2026 (Malay Mail), Jakarta - Indonesia’s plan to tighten oversight of strategic commodity exports through a new state-linked monitoring framework is being closely watched by industry players in Malaysia as well as buyers and traders in major markets, with analysts assessing its potential implications for the global palm oil trade.

19/06/2026 (The Star Online), Kuala Lumpur - Crude palm oil (CPO) prices are expected to trade between RM4,400 and RM4,650 per tonne in July, supported by the tightening supply outlook in Indonesia and rising El Nino risk, said the Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC).

19/06/2026 (The Star Online) - COLOURFUL dishes have a way of making home-cooked meals feel more inviting, turning everyday dining into a more enjoyable experience for the whole family.

19/06/2026 (Business Today) - The Terengganu State Palm Oil Mill Biogas Upgrading Project has taken centre stage in Malaysia’s renewable energy (RE) ambitions after the latter formalised cooperation with South Korea through a letter of intent to develop Bio-Compressed Natural Gas (Bio-CNG) from palm oil waste.

18/06/2026 (Ukr Agro Consult) - According to SunSirs, the average market price of rapeseed oil in China fell from 10,210 RMB/ton on June 11 to 10,090 RMB/ton on June 16, marking a decline of 1.18%. The market is under pressure from rising domestic rapeseed arrivals and increased crushing activity at processing plants, leading to seasonal stock accumulation and looser short-term supply.

18/6/2026 (Fraunhofer) - Palm oil is the most widely used vegetable oil in the world. The consequences for the environment and climate are catastrophic. A research team has now succeeded in producing a high-quality substitute – from industrial emissions that harm the climate.

18/06/2026 (Jakartaglobe), Jakarta - Indonesia is moving to raise farm-gate palm oil prices after President Prabowo Subianto instructed authorities to align fresh fruit bunch (FFB) prices with gains in global crude palm oil markets.

18/06/2026 (New Straits Times), Jakarta - Malaysian palm oil futures fell on Thursday, snapping two straight sessions of losses and tracking rival Dalian and Chicago vegetable oils, while a drop in crude prices also weighed down the market.

18/06/2026 (UkrAgroConsult) - South Korea’s POSCO International has completed the integration of Indonesian palm oil producer Sampoerna Agro, acquired last year, and unveiled the company’s new identity under the name PT Prime Agri Resources (PT.PAR). The launch ceremony in Jakarta marked an important milestone in the company’s strategy to expand its agribusiness operations across Southeast Asia.

18/06/2026 (Jakartaglobe), Jakarta - Indonesia is seeing positive results in its road trials to have biodiesel with a higher palm oil blend, according to senior officials, as the country is only about two weeks away from the launch.