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Malaysia’s palm oil stocks rise in July despite 14.5pc jump in exports
Malaysian end of July palm oil stocks hit near two-year high
Gapki warns of sharp production losses
El Nino, biodiesel demand support CPO prices despite rising stocks
Asda Procurement Processes Help to Beat Sustainability Targets
17/11/2011 (Purcon) - People in procurement jobs at Asda have been instrumental in helping the firm to save over £70 million last year.
Smallholder Farmers Risk Being Forgotten in Sustainable Biofuels Race
17/11/2011 (CIFOR.org) - Smallholder farmers in developing countries risk being left behind in the push to produce sustainable biofuels, deterred by complex and expensive certification schemes, according to a recent CIFOR study.
Police Act on Reports Of Orangutan Torture, Slaughter in Kalimantan
17/11/2011 (Jakarta Globe) - Police have questioned a researcher who uncovered the torture and killing of orangutans at a palm oil plantation in Muara Kaman, East Kalimantan.
Palm Olein May Be Less Heart-Friendly Than Thought
16/11/2011 (Reuters) - Palm olein, a liquid form of palm oil used in cooking and baking, has been considered neutral in its effects on cholesterol but a new Danish study suggests the vegetable fat could behave more like lard in the body.
VEGOILS-Palm Retreats From Near 5-Month Peak on Euro Zone Fears
16/11/2011 (Reuters) - Malaysian palm oil futures ended slightly lower on Tuesday after earlier rising to their highest level in nearly five months as lingering concerns about the euro zone's debt offset robust demand and expectations of falling output.
Minister: Palm Oil Exports May Exceed RM70B This Year
16/11/2011 (The Star) - The palm oil industry is expected to be the engine of growth for the country in the face of the current global economic slowdown.
Analysis: EU Biodiesel Plants Fear Closure as Imports Surge
16/11/2011 (Reuters) - A number of European biodiesel refiners are likely to go under, and the EU will be under pressure to erect barriers to imports in the coming year as low demand in Europe for the green fuel combines with stiff competition from abroad.
Corporate Brief: Former Agriculture Minister Named to Palm Oil Post
16/11/2011 (Jakarta Globe) - The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil, an organization that promotes sustainable practices in the palm oil industry, appointed Bungaran Saragih, a former agriculture minister, as its new adviser in Indonesia, it said in a statement on Monday.
Shipping Activity at Port Qasim
16/11/2011 (Daily Times) - Two ships carrying LPG and furnace oil were berthed at Engro Vopak Terminal and FOTCO Oil Terminal, respectively. Meanwhile, three more ships carrying containers, palm oil and furnace oil also arrived at outer anchorage of Port Qasim during last 24 hours.
