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24/01/2013 (Reuters) - Sofiproteol is in talks with U.S. agribusiness giant Bunge to review their biodiesel joint venture in Europe, the French oilseed group said, as it aims to cut overcapacity at a time of weakening demand for the renewable fuel.

23/01/2013 (Reuters) - Malaysian palm oil futures rose to their highest in more than two weeks on Tuesday, tracking gains in competing soyoil as dry weather in key South American soy-producing regions sparked concerns about edible oil supply as global demand recovers.

23/01/2013 (Bloomberg) - The Standard & Poor’s GSCI gauge of 24 commodities rose 0.2 percent to 661.97 at 5:26 p.m. Singapore time. The UBS Bloomberg CMCI index of 26 raw materials increased 0.2 percent on the same day to 1,594.507.

23/01/2013 (Hindu Business Line) - Edible oils extended gains on Tuesday tracking bullish overseas and domestic futures markets. Malaysian palm oil futures rose to a more than two-week high, as dry weather in key soya producing regions triggered concerns of tight edible oil supply at a time of recovering global demand.

23/01/2013 (Northern Advocate) - For those who have been bitten by the travel bug, you will know the signs - itchy feet, a constant need to explore new surroundings and a yearning to know every inch of the history and culture of an area. For centuries, humans have travelled to parts of the world not previously explored. However, our footprints are now all over the planet and high heritage value areas are shrinking to the point of disappearing.

23/01/2013 (Bernama) - The World Wide Fund for Nature-Malaysia (WWF-Malaysia) hopes that financial institutions will from now on attach sustainability as one of the criteria in their lending and investment conditions.

23/01/2013 (Bernama) - Malaysia is working on rebranding its palm oil by studying the prospects of having its own certification scheme.

23/01/2013 (Borneo Post) - Located nearly 80km from Miri, rural Beluru is a thriving town that serves an increasingly affluent population fuelled by the boom in oil palm smallholdings.

23/01/2013 (All Africa) - The Informer has learnt that despite the halting order, Golden Veroleum Liberia (GVL) is still clearing farmlands and primary forests in Butaw District, Sinoe County, but Jeff Benzin, GVL Manager stationed in Butaw, has denied the report.

23/01/2013 (International Business Times) - Dr. Mehmet Oz, on a recent episode of his television show, touted the \"miracle\" of red palm oil. Besides questioning the medical claims, conservation groups are also voicing their concern over Dr. Oz’s recommendation of the supposed diet miracle.

23/01/2013 (MoneyControl.com) - Emkay Commodity Research has come out with its report on Crude Palm Oil (CPO). The research firm says MCX CPO Feb turned positive for the time being as price settled well over Rs 447 levels. For the day prices are likely to trade sideways to higher towards Rs 455 followed by 458 levels. Any declines could hold at Rs 447 levels.

22/01/2013 (Reuters) - Malaysian palm oil futures edged up on Monday, supported by dry weather concerns in South America\'s soy-producing regions although gains were limited by the latest cargo surveyor data pointing to weaker exports of the tropical oil.