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MARKET DEVELOPMENT  
  22-05-2026

Indonesian palm oil sinks as commodity overhaul sows confusion

21/05/2026 (The Edge Malaysia) - Indonesian palm oil prices tumbled after President Prabowo Subianto unveiled plans to impose state control over exports of several key commodities, including the edible oil.

MARKET DEVELOPMENT  
  22-05-2026

Malaysia should drive palm oil biofuel use more aggressively, says scientist

21/05/2026 (Free Malaysia Today), Kuala Lumpur - With rising global demand and fossil fuel prices, Malaysia can take the lead in aggressively promoting proven “green” palm oil biofuels as an alternative source of energy, says scientist Augustine Ong.

MARKET DEVELOPMENT  
  22-05-2026

Genting Plantations earnings hinge on CPO prices

22/05/2026 (The Star), Petaling Jaya - Analysts are cautiously optimistic on Genting Plantations Bhd’s earnings recovery in the subsequent quarters given firmer crude palm oil (CPO) prices and positive production trajectory heading into the peak production cycle.

MARKET DEVELOPMENT  
  22-05-2026

Biofuel Policy Drives Soybean Oil Demand Higher Again

21/05/2026 (RFD News), Nashville - U.S. soybean oil demand is expected to climb in 2026/27 as federal biofuel policy pushes biomass-based diesel production higher. USDA’s Economic Research Service says record Renewable Volume Obligations for 2026 and 2027 are expected to increase demand for biofuel feedstocks.

MARKET DEVELOPMENT  
  22-05-2026

Chinese demand key drivers for soybeans, canola

22/05/2026 (Manitoba Cooperator) - How many soybeans will China buy from the United States this year? And, to a lesser extent, how much Canadian canola will be headed to the Asian nation? Answers to those questions will be key drivers in the soybean and canola markets in the months ahead.

MARKET DEVELOPMENT  
  22-05-2026

Really thankful’: Deliveries begin to pour into Cargill’s new canola crush facility in Regina

21/05/2026 (CTV News) - It’s another major step toward Saskatchewan moving beyond exporting raw canola seed, as a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Global Transportation Hub marked the official opening of Cargill’s new canola crush facility.

MARKET DEVELOPMENT  
  22-05-2026

Report predicts surge in US biofuel exports to the Netherlands

21/05/2026 (Biodiesel Magazine) - The Netherlands imported $535 million of U.S. biofuels last year. Regulatory changes that came into force on Jan. 1, 2026, could create boost demand for both U.S. biofuels and feedstocks, according to a report filed with the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service’s Global Agricultural Information Network.

MARKET DEVELOPMENT  
  22-05-2026

Thailand ramps up bioenergy push through B20 biodiesel to reduce oil imports

21/05/2026 (Bioenergy Times) - As global energy markets face uncertainty due to geopolitical tensions, Thailand is accelerating its bioenergy strategy by promoting wider use of B20 biodiesel, aiming to cut dependence on imported crude oil, strengthen energy security and create new opportunities for domestic oil palm farmers.

MARKET DEVELOPMENT  
  21-05-2026

Indonesia Tightens Export Controls, Sending Palm Oil and Coal Stocks Lower

20/05/2026 (Chemanalyst) - Indonesia’s tighter state control over commodity exports triggered sharp declines in palm oil and coal stocks, unsettling global commodity markets.

MARKET DEVELOPMENT  
  21-05-2026

Genting Plantations expects firmer palm oil prices

20/05/2026 (The Star), Petaling Jaya - Genting Plantations Bhd expects palm oil prices to remain firm in the near term, supported in part by elevated crude oil prices amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.

MARKET DEVELOPMENT  
  21-05-2026

Palm falls on weaker crude, firmer rival oils cap decline

20/05/2026 (New Straits Times), Kuala Lumpur - Malaysian palm oil futures edged lower on Wednesday, after three consecutive sessions of gains, weighed down by weaker crude oil prices and supported by firmer rival edible oils.

OILS & FATS  
  21-05-2026

Argentine Soybean Oil Production Plummets to a Multi-Month Low

20/05/2026 (SunSirs) - According to data from Argentina's Ministry of Agriculture, the country's soybean oil production in February 2026 totaled 371,000 tons. This represents a 30.7% decline from the 536,000 tons produced in January, and a 28.7% decline compared to the 520,000 tons produced in February of the previous year, marking the lowest monthly production volume since November 2023 (370,000 tons). For the full year 2025, Argentina's soybean oil production stood at 8.38 million tons, slightly lower than the 8.40 million tons recorded in 2024.