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Middle East conflict boosts demand for alternative fuels
CPO Futures Close Lower Amid Weaker Crude Oil, Soybean Oil Prices
Can palm biodiesel provide quick relief for Malaysia amid Iran war?
Malaysia plans phased expansion of biodiesel programme, minister says
Why junk food giants are cutting ties with palm oil producers
Nestlé and other confectionary giants are distancing themselves from the $65 billion palm oil industry after decades of rampant worker underpayment and rainforest destruction threatening the survival of orangutan populations.
Malaysian palm oil price buoyant on gains in soyoil
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures edged up on Tuesday tracking an overnight rise in rival soyoil, though the increase may be capped in the absence of other feel-good factors.
Palm oil may seek support at RM1,976 in 4Q, then bounce back
SINGAPORE (Oct 2): Palm oil may seek a support around RM1,976 per tonne in the fourth quarter and then bounce towards a resistance at RM2,455.
Palm oil: Industry reiterates improvements and sustainability targets, campaign groups urge more efforts against deforestation
The journey for sustainable palm oil is picking up the pace in the food industry recently as big businesses push forward with sustainability pledges, palm oil-free products hit the shelves and the often controversial commodity remains in the spotlight. As we head into the last remaining months of the year, FoodIngredientsFirst recaps on the strides forward for some of the key players in the move towards a 100 percent sustainable palm oil industry.
New oil palm plantations in Sabah not allowed to encroach forests says Shafie
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah will not allow any new oil palm plantations to eat into its permanent forest reserves, said Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal (pic).
Trade Minister visits Swiss and Spain along with Textile and Palm Oil Entrepreneurs
JAKARTA NNC - Minister of Trade Enggartiasto Lukita made a bilateral visit and lead a series of Indonesian trade missions to Switzerland and Spain on October 1-4 2018 to improve trade cooperation.
India’s rapeseed output to jump 17 percent in 2018-19
India's rapeseed mustard production in 2018/19 could jump nearly 17 percent from a year ago to 7 million tonnes as higher prices are likely to prompt farmers to expand areas under planting, a leading Indian edible oil importer said. "Mustard crop can grow to 7 million tonnes," said Sudhakar Desai, chief executive officer of Emami Agrotech, up from 6 million tonnes in the same period a year earlier.
Biofuels and Fuel Quality Monitoring in Latin America May Experience Potential Growth in 2019
Within the Latin American region, the countries in the region have continued to progress with the advancements to their policies related to fuel quality, use of biofuels and sulfur reductions in diesel and gasoline.
Malaysian palm oil price falls on rising stockpiles
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures dropped on Monday as caution over rising stockpiles outweighed positive September export numbers.