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Can palm biodiesel provide quick relief for Malaysia amid Iran war?
Malaysia plans phased expansion of biodiesel programme, minister says
A delicate balance for biodiesel mandate
CPO Futures Close Slightly Higher, Tracking Gains In Soybean Oil Prices
Nigeria Requires N79.5billion To Meet Palm Oil Consumption
18/09/2017 (Independent Newspapers Limited) - Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy by gross domestic product (GDP), which last week crawled out of recession on crude oil support, is currently producing 970,000 tons of palm oil.
Iran Palm Oil Imports Reach $135m in 5 Months, Up 46%
18/07/2017 (Financial Tribune) - Over 170,000 tons of palm oil worth $135 million were imported during the five months to August 22, registering a 26% and 46% growth in weight and value respectively compared with the similar period of last year.
Nutritional Benefits of Red Palm Oil
18/09/2017 (The Nation) - We have been overwhelmed with many questions on the health benefits and other nutritional contents of red palm oil. I hope this piece addresses the questions raised by the likes of Nneka Udokwu, Hajia Damilola Odusille, Eno Essien and the others.
Ethical Labelling The Way To Go
18/09/2017 (The Star) - It is well known that palm oil has faced significant problems in Europe, including negative public opinion influenced by negative labelling of food products. What is less well known is that such negative influences are creeping into Malaysian life as well
IOI Corp and Bunge in Win-Win Deal
18/09/2017 (The Star) - IOI to reduce debts while it’s a game changer for Bunge in edible oils
Changes in India's import duty affects Malaysia palm oil market
14/09/2017 (ASTRO AWANI) - NEW DELHI: India remains a huge market for Malaysian palm oil exports, but recent changes in its import duty is proving to be a challenge, said Plantation Industries and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Mah Siew Keong.
Palm oil producers rethink strategy
15/09/2017 (Khmer Times) – JAKARTA : Facing a backlash in Europe over palm oil’s environmental toll, the world’s top producers are scrambling to find new markets and even striking unusual barter deals, such as exchanging Sukhoi jets for the edible oil.
Palm oil rises
15/09/2017 (The International News) - KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures rose on Thursday, touching a six- month high, as they tracked a rally in Dalian´s palm olein contract higher although market stayed cautious ahead of price outlook.
Crude palm oil prices may decline up to 15% by year-end
15/09/2017 (Business Standard) – In a major relief for the Indian government and consumers, crude palm oil (CPO) prices are expected to drop nearly 15 per cent by the end of 2017 owing to bumper supply from Indonesia and Malaysia -- the world’s two largest producers of the oil, according to industry experts.
