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The uproar over Iceland Foods’ decision to ban palm oil from its own-label products has been loud and swift. While many applaud the move as a bold stance against deforestation and land grabbing by plantation companies, others — including some scientists and conservation groups — fear the British supermarket chain may be making things worse.

Sitting on the terrace of his presidential palace overseeing Libreville’s beachfront avenue, Ali Bongo contemplates the growth of Gabon’s capital. “Everything you see today wasn’t here 10 years ago,” says Gabon’s 59-year-old president, sporting a perfectly tailored camel suit and a gleaming Rolex watch.

KUALA LUMPUR (May 11): The incoming Malaysian government is expected to continue shoring up the palm oil sector, in order to remain competitive against Indonesia, said Singapore-based shipbroking & consultancy company, Eastport Maritime Pte Ltd.

Wilmar International, the agricultural commodity trader controlled by Malaysia’s Kouk family, has warned a tit-for-tat trade war between China and US could impact the performance of its oilseeds business, one of the largest in the industry.

KUALA LUMPUR: The following factors are likely to influence Malaysian palm oil futures and other vegetable oil markets on Tuesday May 8.

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures clocked their highest daily gain in four months on Monday, tracking an uptrend in crude oil prices and supported by soyoil on the U.S. Chicago Board of Trade.

BOGOR: China is open to increasing its import quota of Indonesian palm oil by at least 500,000 tonnes, Premier Li Keqiang said, speaking after a meeting with Indonesian President Joko Widodo at the country’s presidential palace in Bogor.

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Malaysian palm oil futures ended higher on Monday tracking an uptrend in crude oil prices and supported by soya oil on the US Chicago Board of Trade.

PARIS, May 7 (Reuters) - Palm oil prices on the European vegetable oils market rebounded on Monday following a surge in crude oil prices, which benefits biodiesel producers, as well as an uptrend in both Malaysian and U.S. markets.

KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Malaysian palm oil futures clocked their highest gains in three weeks in early trade on Monday, tracking an uptrend in crude oil prices and supported by soyoil on the U.S. Chicago Board of Trade.

BOGOR, Indonesia (Reuters) - China is open to increasing its import quota of Indonesian palm oil by at least 500,000 tonnes, Premier Li Keqiang said on Monday, speaking after a meeting with Indonesian President Joko Widodo at the country’s presidential palace in Bogor.