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Palm Oil demand from China and India expected to rise as prices become competitive, says MPOC
CPO Futures End Lower On Strong Output, Rising Stock Concerns
Palm oil stocks expected to climb 15pct in May on increased output
Palm oil expected to hold at RM3,900 amid tight supply
European Union rapeseed crop reaches record levels as biofuels market boost demand
1/3/06(USDA/FAS GAIN Report ) - Despite a lower per hectare rapeseed harvest this year, the EU sees a record harvest crop in 2005. This is caused by an increased area planted with rapeseed, a trend that seems to continue also in 2006.
Crude Palm Oil Prices Predicted to Hover Around US$450 Per Ton
28/2/06 JAKARTA (Asia Pulse) - The association of palm oil companies (Gapki) predicted the prices of crude palm oil (CPO) will hover around US$450 per ton this year.
Traders Upbeat on Palm Oil's Performance
26/2/06 (RedNova) - PALM oil traders are optimistic of the commodity's performance this year, putting the average price of crude palm oil (CPO) at RM1,500 a tonne against last year's RM1,394.
New US crop seeks to replace imported oils
1/3/06 CHARLESTON, South Carolina (Reuters) - A small North Carolina-based specialty crops company is trying to turn a humble wildflower into a major new oilseed crop that could produce an alternative to coconut and palm oils.
Cosmetics Industry Holds Largest Potential for Growth in U.S. Vitamin E Market
1/3/06 PALO ALTO, Calif. (soyatech.com) - Decreases in the production costs of vitamin E is a viable element to market growth. Competitors in this market are creating more efficient, less expensive production methods by consolidating manufacturing facilities.
UK Supermarket Giant Tesco to Build Biodiesel Plant with Cargill, Greenergy
1/3/06 (Financial Times UK) -Tesco will announce plans to build a factory to make diesel from home-grown crops.
La Nina likely, may push up CPO prices
25/2/06 (Business Times) - MALAYSIA'S crude palm oil (CPO) prices are expected to get an unexpected boost from a possible appearance by the La Nina phenomenon that could curb harvesting activities and output.
China may increase import of palm oil
25/2/06 (Business Times) -- CHINA, the world's largest consumer of vegetable oils, may import 14 per cent more palm oil this year to meet demand for processed foods, LMC International, a London-based researcher says.
Global palm oil prices likely to rise
2/3/06 HAMBURG (Reuters) - Wed: A below-average increase in global palm oil production, with strong consumption, is likely to raise prices in the near future, Hamburg-based oilseeds analysts Oil World said on Tuesday.
