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Palm oil stocks expected to climb 15pct in May on increased output
CPO Futures End Lower On Strong Output, Rising Stock Concerns
Malaysia deserves to get low-risk status in new EU regulation
April Palm Oil Exports Up 9.62 pct, CPO Production 21.52 Pct Higher – MPOB
Indian edible oil imports rise
16/11/2005 NEW DELHI (Reuters): Edible oil imports by India, the world's largest buyer, rose to 5.04 million tonnes in the year to October from 4.4 million tonnes in the previous year, a leading industry organisation said Wednesday.
Felda moves into herbal business
21/11/05 (The Star) - FOR almost 50 years, Federal Land Development Authority has made numerous inroads in the cultivation of oil palm and rubber, providing a better life for its settlers.
Fats and Oils Industry Profiled -- with Forecasts Through 2013 -- in New Analysis
17/11/05 (soyatech.com) - Business Trend Analysts has just published the latest edition of its study titled "The 2005/2006 Market Outlook for the Fats and Oils." This 545 page report analyzes the size and projected growth of the markets for corn, soybean, peanut, canola, fish, and other oils; edible and inedible tallow; grease; and lard. Demand is also examined from an en-use perspective, covering both edible and inedible uses. This report provides extensive information on raw materials, foreign trade, and industry economics. Consumer surveys track usage patterns for salad/cooking oils, shortening, cooking sprays, margarine, and butter. Major competitors are also profiled.
Cleaner Biodiesel Developed at the Tokyo Institute of Technology
17/11/05 (soyatech.com) - New York Times Full Feed via NewsEdge Corporation : Biodiesel fuel -- soybean or other oil that has been converted for use in diesel engines -- is slowly catching on in the United States. The National Biodiesel Board, an industry group, estimates that some 75 million gallons will be produced this year, triple the production in 2004.
China Looks at Biodiesel to Ease Energy Demand
16/11/05 HANGZHOU (Asia Pulse) - Wang Zongyi, a Chinese taxi driver, has to calculate his driving cost every day as oil prices keep hiking amid worldwide fear of a energy shortage.
Edible oil imports rise 15 pc in 2004-05 season
15/11/05 (Business Line) - IMPORTS of edible oils into the country during the oil season 2004-05 (November/October) have increased by 15 per cent to 50.42 lakh tonnes compared to 43.96 lakh tonnes imported last season.
Four Subsidiary Regulations To Be Enforced Jan 1
14/11/05 MIRI (Bernama) -- Four new subsidiary regulations will be enforced on Jan 1 next year to ensure better quality and productivity of palm oil, Plantation Industries and Commodities Minister Datuk Peter Chin said here Monday.
5-City Seminar on oil palm
14/11/05 Kota Kinabalu (Daily Express) The East Malaysia Planters Association (EMPA), in collaboration with the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB), is organising a 5-City Seminar 2005 in Miri, Sibu, Keningau, Sandakan and Tawau on Nov 14, 16, 18, 21 and 23, respectively.
Thai Business Leaders Keen To Invest In Indonesian Plantation Sector
14/11/05 PEKANBARU, Riau (Asia Pulse) - A number of Thai business leaders said they are interested to establish rubber and oil palm plantations in Riau, Sumatra, the Bisnis Indonesia daily reported.
