Berita Arkib
20-05-2003
Indian Govt Rules Out Cut in Palm Oil Import Duty
NEW DELHI, May 19 - The Indian government today ruled out a cut in importduty on crude palm oil (CPO), saying the current rate of tariff isadequate for catering to the domestic requirements.
20-05-2003
Indonesia to Export 42,000 Tons of Crude Palm Oil
MEDAN, May 19 - The Indonesian palm oil association Gapki said Indonesiawill start exporting 42,000 tons of crude palm oil [CPO] to Russia under acountertrade scheme between the two countries.
20-05-2003
Philippine oleochemical industry threatened by urb
05/05/03 - The oleochemical sector in the Philippines may face a crisis inthe future as the supply of coconut oil feedstocks declines. The countryis currently on of the world's largest producers of coconut oil, butproduction is under threat from urbanisation and oleochemical producersface growing competition from other applications.
19-05-2003
Chronic problem of edible oil shortage
(May 17 2003) : It is an undisputed fact that Pakistan has been confrontedwith the problem of short production of edible oils since Independence. Asa result, the country has to import them in large volumes at the expenseof the hard-earned foreign exchange year after year.
19-05-2003
Imports Of Soyabean Oil To Surge On Lowering Of Ta
NEW DELHI, May 16 (Bernama) -- The import of soyabean oil is likely tosurge following downward revision in the tariff value on edible oils,effected on Wednesday.
19-05-2003
RM28m set aside for 2nd leg of oil palm replanting
May 19, 2003 - THE Primary Industries Ministry has set aside RM28 millionunder the second leg of the oil palm replanting incentive scheme in itsefforts to sustain the current crude palm oil price in the internationalmarket.
16-05-2003
Vitamin E, other antioxidants can protect eyesight
WASHINGTON, May 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Antioxidant vitamins such as Vitamin Emay protect the eyes against cataracts and age-related maculardegeneration, according to a new special health report from HarvardMedical School.
16-05-2003
Bird flu adds worries in China, affects meat and v
HONG KONG (May 15 2003) : Japan's import ban on Chinese poultry, sparkedby the discovery of bird flu virus, has added to worries in China whereSars is threatening to eat into domestic demand for meat and vegetableoils, traders said on Wednesday.
16-05-2003
Felda to develop social programmes for 103,000 set
HULU TERENGGANU, May 15; Felda's research and development unit formed toplan and implement social development programmes for more than 103,000settlers will start operations on June 1. Felda chairman Tan Sri Dr YusofNoor said the unit was an early step towards improving the performance ofthe land development authority, especially those related to socialdevelopment.
16-05-2003
Health experts warn against use of unbranded ghee
LAHORE (May 14 2003) : Health experts have warned the people to abstainfrom using unbranded ghee and cooking oils that were spreading variousdiseases, including cardiovascular problems, indigestion, liver disorder,cholesterol, and renal problems.
16-05-2003
Indian edible oil imports surge 24.6 percent
BOMBAY (May 15 2003) : Edible oil imports by India, the world's largestbuyer, jumped 24.6 percent in the first half of the current year to makeup for a domestic shortfall, a leading trade body said on Wednesday.
16-05-2003
Malaysian palm oil output to fall: Oil World
HAMBURG (May 14 2003) : Malaysian palm oil output could fall in mid 2003because of drought damage to trees but will rise again later in the year,Hamburg-based newsletter Oil World said.