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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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FGV, Netherland's Keygene To Start A Joint Research Lab On Palm Oil
12/04/2017 (Bernama) - Felda Global Ventures Holdings Bhd (FGV) and KeyGene of Netherland have signed a Memorandum of Collaboration (MoC) to establish a strategic partnership to start a joint research laboratory (Joint Lab).
Indonesia, Malaysia to Fight Discriminatory EU Palm Oil Resolution
12/04/2017 (New Straits Times) - Malaysia and Indonesia, in the interest of pursuing mutual respect and equal opportunity for palm oil trade, will press on for the European Union (EU) to reject the discriminatory terms passed in a recent European Parliament on a new oil palm resolution that will hurt tens of millions of tropical farmers' livelihoods.
Shipping Activity at Port Qasim
12/04/2017 (Pakistan Observer) - Five ships C.V X-Press Kailash, C.V Tomoko, M.V Qing Hu Shan, M.T Black Pearl-110 and M.T Serengeti carrying containers, Coal, LPG and Diesel oil were arranged berthing at Qasim International Container Terminal, Multi Purpose Terminal (MW-1), Engro Vopak Terminal and FOTCO Oil Terminal respectively on Sunday.
Indonesia Kicks Off Maiden International Conference on Sustainable Palm Oil
12/04/2017 (Jakarta psot) - Indonesia kicked off on Tuesday the first international conference on the country's sustainable palm oil (ISPO) scheme in an effort to push for its implementation.
Crude Palm Oil Futures Rise 0.29 Pc As Demand Picks Up
12/04/2017 (Business Standard) - Crude palm oil prices were trading up by 0.29 per cent to Rs 491.80 per 10 kg in futures trade today as traders created fresh positions, driven by pick-up in demand at the spot market.
Indonesia Urged to Firmly Oppose EU Palm Oil Resolution
12/04/2017 (Jakarta Post) - Palm oil businesses have urged the government to take strong action against the European Union, including retaliation, in response to a recent European Parliament resolution that they regard as detrimental to the local industry.
Wilmar Announces Partnership To End Labour Violations in Palm Oil Supply Chain
12/04/2017 (FoodNavigator.com) - The world’s number one palm oil supplier Wilmar International has announced a new initiative to combat "systemic labour issues" occurring in its supply chain.
Indonesia calls EU’s ruling on palm oil ‘discriminatory’
Jakarta has denounced the European Parliament’s recent ruling on palm oil and deforestration that it considers to be damaging to the country’s biofuel exports.
Crude palm oil futures remain weak, shed 0.82% on low demand
Crude palm oil prices declined further by 0.82 per cent to Rs 517.40 per 10 kg in futures trading today as speculators engaged in reducing their positions, triggered by easing demand in the spot market.
