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Middle East conflict boosts demand for alternative fuels
CPO Futures Close Lower Amid Weaker Crude Oil, Soybean Oil Prices
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Malaysia plans phased expansion of biodiesel programme, minister says
Swiss Farmers Reject Palm Oil Cow Supplements
01/06/2017 (swissinfo.ch) - The Swiss Farmers’ Association has called on members to stop feeding dairy cows supplements that contain palm oil. The revelation has embarrassed the organisation that has been fighting against palm oil imports from Asia.
Agriculture Commodity Watch Indonesia: Crude Palm Oil
01/06/2017 (Indonesia Investments) - Despite expectations of rising demand ahead of - and amid - the Ramadan and Idul Fitri celebrations, the price of crude palm oil (CPO) is expected to decline up to the end of June 2017. At the end of the trading day on Tuesday (30/05) the CPO price had fallen 0.56 percent to 2,502 ringgit (approx. USD $584.46) per ton (August 2017 contract) on the Malaysia bourse. So far this year, the CPO price has tumbled 14.48 percent.
Check Illegalities in Oil Palm Industry - Association
01/07/2017 (Graphic Online) - The Oil Palm Development Association of Ghana (OPDAG) has appealed to the government to put measures in place to address illegalities in the oil palm industry.
Crude Palm Oil Rises 0.51 Pc in Futures Trade
01/06/2017 (India.com) - Crude palm oil prices were trading up by 0.51 per cent to Rs 495.70 per 10 kg in futures trade today as traders created fresh positions, supported by pick-up in demand at the spot market.
VEGOILS-Market Factors to Watch May 31
21/05/2017 (Reuters) - The following factors are likely to influence Malaysian palm oil futures and other vegetable oil markets.
Indonesia, Luxembourg Seek to Enhance Bilateral Cooperation
31/05/2017 (ANTARA News) - Indonesia is seeking to enhance bilateral cooperation with Luxembourg following the visit of the latters Foreign Affairs Minister Jean Asselborn to the country.
Felda Appoints Ex-DG Dzulkifli As Felda Technoplant Chairman
31/05/2017 (Bernama) - Federal Land Development Authority (FELDA) former director-general Datuk Dzulkifli Abd Wahab has been appointed Felda Technoplant Sdn Bhd Chairman, effective June 1, 2017.
Crude Palm Oil Futures Fall 1.04% on Profit-booking
31/05/2017 (Business Standard) - Crude palm oil prices fell 1.04 per cent to Rs 492 per 10 kg in futures trade today as speculators booked profits at prevailing higher levels amid fall in demand at the spot market.
Finding Oil Palm Alternative Could be Key to Haze Issue — Jose Montesclaros
31/05/2017 (Malay Mail) - The majority of forest fires in South-east Asia occurs in states that produce oil palm, according to Global Forest Watch.
