Archived News
09-01-2019
The palm oil debate is complex, but Iceland has made a positive difference
Following Iceland’s ‘banned’ Rang-tan advert, many got caught up in the palm oil debate over Christmas as social media did its work, ensuring more saw it than any of the others
09-01-2019
Dr Mahathir to write to France, Norway on palm oil restrictions
Malaysia’s Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad will write to his counterparts in France and Norway to address proposed restrictions on palm oil usage in biofuel and palm oil imports, according to Primary Industries Minister Teresa Kok
09-01-2019
The US-China trade war an opportunity for Indonesia — Vice President
The US-China trade war could offer Indonesia a chance to benefit from shifting global production chains, Indonesian Vice-President Jusuf Kalla said on Tuesday
09-01-2019
Minister: Malaysia launches ‘Love MY Palm Oil’ campaign
The Ministry of Primary Industries announced today a year-long “Love MY Palm Oil†campaign to fight anti-palm oil campaigns that are threatening the people’s livelihood,
08-01-2019
Malaysian palm oil/Vegoils: Market factors to watch Tuesday Jan 8
The following factors are likely to influence Malaysian palm oil futures and other vegetable oil markets on Tuesday Jan 8
08-01-2019
Malaysian palm price slips on caution ahead of Dec data release
Malaysian palm oil futures fell on Monday, a second drop in four sessions, as traders remained cautious over official data due to be released by the industry regulator this week
08-01-2019
Palm oil slips
Malaysian palm oil futures fell on Monday, a second drop in four sessions, as traders remained cautious over official data due to be released by the industry regulator this week
08-01-2019
US-China talks seek breakthrough as tariffs sink trade
American and Chinese negotiators met in Beijing on Monday for the first round of talks under last month's tariff cease-fire, seeking to resolve tensions now starting to weigh on both economies after a dramatic drop in exports of tariff-hit goods.
08-01-2019
Three Reasons Trump’s Trade War Will Become a Pain for the U.S. Economy
President Donald Trump’s trade war with China is about to start causing some real pain for the U.S. economy, according to Bank of America Corp. analysts
08-01-2019
India squeezes edible oil import from Bangladesh after robust Q1
Export of soya bean oil and palm oil from Bangladesh to India has remained almost stalled since September last year, after bullish three months, as India has tightened the duty-free import of the products from Bangladesh.
08-01-2019
UK's Ocado Creates Palm Oil-Free Aisle On Its Website
The aisle includes products such as bread, breakfast cereal, pizza, crisps, and toiletries, and can be accessed by searching for ‘palm oil-free’ on the homepage.
08-01-2019
Equatorial Palm Oil Completes First Sale From New Mill In Liberia
Equatorial Palm Oil PLC said Monday it has completed the first sale of crude palm oil from its new palm oil mill in Liberia