Archived News
01-08-2018
Groundnut oil rises on increased offtake
New Delhi, Aug 1 () Groundnut oil prices rose by Rs 200 per quintal at the wholesale oils and oilseeds market today due to increased offtake by vanaspati millers buying following an uptick in demand from retailers.
30-07-2018
Sarawak aims to replant additional 443,500ha of oil palm
Sarawak, dubbed Malaysia’s last frontier growth area in oil palm cultivation, is targeting to replant an additional 443,500ha by 2030.
30-07-2018
Palm Oil: A Blessing or A Curse for Indonesia?
Catholic missionaries disclosed allegedly unfair practices involving the palm oil industry in Eastern Indonesia.
30-07-2018
US soybean farmers promote 'Grown in USA' as trade war bites
Edamame is booming as a high-end food, but dependence on China hurts bulk exporters
30-07-2018
Crude Palm Oil Weekly Report – July 28th, 2018
The Malaysian palm oil futures were up after hitting a three-year low, mid-week, due to gains in related oils but sluggish demand and rising production in the coming weeks might limit gains.
30-07-2018
Sarawak aims to produce 30 per cent of beef supply to meet local demand
LIMBANG: Sarawak aims to produce 30 per cent of its beef supply to meet local demand in the state by 2030.
30-07-2018
Fighting for trade links in Foshan
PETALING JAYA: Malaysian businesses are looking to collaborate with their counterparts from Foshan – hometown of Ip Man and Wong Fei Hong – with the setting up of a Malaysia-Foshan Chamber of Commerce (MFCC).
30-07-2018
Avoid This Oil If You Want Healthy Cholesterol
When it comes to cooking oils, some are far better than others, especially when it comes to impacting your cholesterol levels. Some of the best oils you can use include olive oil, canola oil, flaxseed oil, avocado, walnut, sesame, and grapeseed oil
27-07-2018
Indonesia pushes back coal, palm oil insurance rules to Feb 2019
JAKARTA: Indonesia's trade ministry has decided to postpone for six months the application of rules requiring coal and crude palm oil export shipments to use Indonesian insurance, ministry officials said.
27-07-2018
Malaysian palm oil price rises for 2nd day on US soyoil gains, improving export demand
MUMBAI: Malaysian palm oil futures jumped more than 1 percent in early trade on Thursday, supported by gains in rival U.S. soyoil and as a price correction to a near three-year low boosted export demand.
27-07-2018
Indonesia to Postpone Coal, Palm Oil Insurance Rules by Six Months: Industry Group
Jakarta. The Ministry of Trade has decided to postpone for six months the application of rules saying coal and crude palm oil export shipments should use Indonesian insurers, the country's leading coal industry association said.
27-07-2018
Indonesia keeps export tax for cocoa beans, CPO unchanged for August
Indonesia will keep its export tax for cocoa beans unchanged at 5 percent and for crude palm oil (CPO) at zero in August, the trade ministry said on Thursday.