Archived News
28-09-2020
NCAM tasks stakeholders on appropriate technologies for enhanced productivity
Despite the country’s array of fertile land, billions of naira are spent yearly on food importation, due to failure to utilise its abundant inherent resources.
25-09-2020
Africa the next Malaysian palm oil growth area
Africa, a continent with a population of over 1.3 billion and expected to increase to 2.5 billion by 2050, offers bright prospects for Malaysian palm oil, with demand likely to come from industries such as food, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, say palm oil experts.
25-09-2020
MPOB develops transport monitoring system to prevent misconduct
THE Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) has developed a monitoring system to track palm oil transport vehicles to prevent misconduct.
25-09-2020
Rice, edible oil prices too go up
Prices of rice and edible oil continued to rise in the city’s kitchen markets after a sharp increase in the onion price across the country.
25-09-2020
FDA and Solidaridad collaborate to improve palm oil production
In a bid to promote high-quality oil palm production in the country, Solidaridad, an international civil society organization, in partnership with Food and Drugs Authority (FDA), will train palm oil producers in the last quarter of 2020.
25-09-2020
Capitol Food Co. to sell Wilmar’s boxed palm products in North America
Capitol Food Co., formerly Capitol Milling Co., announced an agreement with Wilmar International Ltd. for the sales and distribution of Wilmar’s Natural Boxed Palm products in North America.
25-09-2020
United Malacca reports RM3.55m net profit for 1Q
United Malacca Bhd posted a net profit of RM3.55 million for the first quarter ended July 31, 2020 (1QFY21), compared with a RM60.75 million net loss for 4QFY20.
24-09-2020
No intention to replace palm oil with bamboo as Malaysia’s main commodity — MPIC
KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Plantation Industries and Commodities (MPIC) expects palm oil to remain as the country’s main commodity and has no intention of replacing it with bamboo.
24-09-2020
Palm oil extends losses on weak Dalian, crude prices, rising output woes
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil fell for a third straight session on Wednesday, tracking weakness in rival edible oils on the Dalian exchange and crude prices, while concerns over fresh COVID-19 lockdowns in Europe and rising output also weighed on sentiment.
24-09-2020
Sime Darby Plantation banks on downstream business for growth
ALREADY the world’s largest producer of certified sustainable palm oil (CSPO), Sime Darby Plantation Bhd (SDP) will continue with its sustainability drive, which includes not acquiring more plantation land.
24-09-2020
Palm oil falls over 3pc
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures fell more than 3% on Wednesday, tracking weaker rival oils while expectations of rising production in top producing countries further pressured prices.
24-09-2020
India's summer-sown grains output seen at 144.52 million tonnes in 2020/21
NEW DELHI, Sept 22 (Reuters) - Indian farmers are expected to harvest a record 144.52 million tonnes of grains from summer-sown crops in the crop year to June 2021, the government said on Tuesday, against 143.38 million tonnes gathered in the previous year.