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16/04/2015 (Jakarta Post) - The automotive industry is worried that the government’s policy to increase mandatory blending of biofuel into diesel could affect engines.

15/04/2015 (Reuters) - The following factors are likely to influence Malaysian palm oil futures and other vegetable oil markets.

15/04/2015 (Reuters) - Malaysian palm oil futures ended higher on Tuesday, reversing some losses from the morning session on anticipation that tax levies from top producer Indonesia will soon be in place.

15/04/2015 (Borneo Post) - Sarawak Land Consolidation and Rehabilitation Authority (Salcra) will develop 15,000 hectares of state land in Sg Tunoh River Basin in Kapit Division into oil palm plantations, revealed Minister of Land Development Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Jemut Masing.

15/04/2015 (Jakarta Post) - Major plantation company PT Astra Agro Lestari (AALI), part of diversified conglomerate PT Astra International (ASII), is set to venture into cattle farming in an effort to diversify its business, according to its top boss.

15/04/2015 (AgriMoney.com) - Plantations and cattle group MP Evans reassured over prospects for palm oil groups, despite prices remaining among their lower levels since 2007, flagging the potential for demand to support profitability.

15/04/2015 (FoodNavigator-USA) - Through partnerships with small farmers, non-governmental organizations and other industry stakeholders, General Mills reports it is making progress towards its goal of sustainably sourcing 100% of its top 10 ingredients by 2020.

15/04/2015 (Jakarta Post) - Indonesia and Norway agreed on Tuesday to continue cooperation on reducing forest-based gas emissions despite Jakarta’s earlier decision to disband an agency tasked with overseeing the implementation of the program.

15/04/2015 (Food Business News) - The Food Marketing Institute has launched its “Sustainable Sourcing Guide for High-impact Commodities,” which is designed for retailers. The guide focuses on such commodities as sugar cane, cocoa, paper/pulp, coffee, soy, palm oil and beef.

15/04/2015 (Reuters) - Indonesia's plans to introduce levies on crude palm oil and processed products are still being discussed by the country's chief economics ministry, a government official said on Tuesday.

15/04/2015 (fnbnews.com) - The Food and Drug Administration of Kerala has banned nine brands of coconut oil due to high-levels of adulteration.

14/04/2015 (Reuters) - The following factors are likely to influence Malaysian palm oil futures and other vegetable oil markets on Tuesday April 14.