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Plantations Continue to Drive Ta Ann’s Earnings
23/03/2017 (Borneo Post) - Ta Ann Holdings Bhd (Ta Ann) is expected to see its earnings to pick up in the financial year 2017 (FY17) and FY18, driven by its plantation business.
FGV Not Selling Equity But Considering Potential Strategic Partner To Expand Markets
23/03/2017 (Bernama) - Felda Global Ventures Holdings Bhd (FGV) is still in the midst of discussion to find a strategic partner to expand its markets and this does not involve the sale of equity, said Group President and Chief Executive Officer Datuk Zakaria Arshad.
US Biodiesel Production, Imports Strong Despite Lapsed Tax Credit
23/03/2017 (Biodiesel Magazine) - U.S. production and imports of biomass-based diesel remain strong so far early this year despite the lapsed federal biodiesel blenders tax credit and delayed implementation of the 2017 renewable volume obligations (RVOs) under the Renewable Fuel Standard, which were on hold until March 21 as part of the regulatory freeze pending review ordered Jan. 20 by the incoming Trump administration.
New Platform For Palm Oil Plantation Management Launched
23/03/2017 (Jakarta Post) - Malaysia’s software solution provider LintraMax, in collaboration with mapping service provider Earthline, launched on Wednesday a new management system platform for palm oil plantations in Indonesia.
Indonesia Feb Palm Output Seen Down For 3rd Month - Reuters Survey
23/03/2017 (Reuters) - Indonesia's crude palm oil (CPO) output likely dropped in February, extending the decline into a third straight month, a Reuters survey showed.
Cottonseed Oil Softens on Low Demand
23/03/2017 (Business Standard) - Cottonseed oil prices declined by Rs 50 per quintal at wholesale oils and oilseeds market on muted demand from retailers.
Crude Palm Oil Futures Soften 0.85 pc on Sluggish Demand
23/03/2017 (Business Standard) - Crude palm oil prices declined by 0.85 per cent to Rs 531.30 per 10 kg in futures trade today as participants reduced exposure amid easing demand in the spot market against ample stocks position.
Globe To Invest Tk 450Cr To Produce Sunflower Oil
23/03/2017 (The Daily Star) - Globe Pharmaceutical Group is set to enter the edible oil market with sunflower oil with the view to catering to the increasingly health-conscious middle-class segment.
VEGOILS-Market Factors to Watch Mar 22
22/03/2017 (Reuters) - The following factors are likely to influence Malaysian palm oil futures and other vegetable oil markets.