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Malaysia’s Palm Oil Stocks Down 3.94 Pct To 2.7 Million Tonnes In February 2026 – MPOB
Palm tracks gains in Dalian and Chicago rival oils, stronger crude
CPO FUTURES RALLY ABOVE RM4,500 PER TONNE, HIGHEST SINCE OCTOBER LAST YEAR
CPO Futures Close Lower Amid Weaker Crude Oil, Soybean Oil Prices
Giving Up Palm Oil Might Actually Be Bad for the Environment
18/02/2016 (Smithsonian) - The $40 billion palm oil industry is notorious for wiping out rainforests, displacing indigenous peoples, spewing carbon into the atmosphere and driving the orangutan and other animals toward extinction. But consumers who want to avoid palm oil have an almost impossible task because it’s in everything from ice cream to instant ramen, toothpaste to lipstick. And it’s increasingly apparent that even if they could boycott the stuff, that might not be so wise: As destructive as the oil palm is to the environment, it may be better than the alternatives. No other crop can yield even a third as much oil per acre planted. And along with using less land, the oil palm gobbles up significantly fewer pesticides and chemical fertilizers than coconut, corn or any other vegetable oil source.
ICE Canada Weekly Outlook: Canola Watching Currency/Soybeans
18/02/2016 (CNS Canada) – ICE Futures Canada canola contracts posted small gains during a choppy trading week ended Feb. 17.
Russia. Farmers' Sales of Sunseed to Crushers Remain Low
18/02/2016 (UkrAgroConsult) - Domestic prices for oilseeds in Russia remained unchanged. On the EXW basis prices for sunflower seed are announced in average in the range of RUB 26500-27500/ MT. Ruble strengthening and stabilization of export prices for sunoil triggered stabilization of domestic sunflower seed market. However, the pace of farmers’ sales of seeds to the plants remains quite low.
“Plasma Obligation†for Oil Palm Plantation Business Established Prior to the Issuance of Regulation of the Indonesian Minister of Agriculture No.26/2007
18/02/2016 (Mondaq News Alerts) - The oil palm plantation business is one of the flagship investments in the agriculture sector in Indonesia and attracts many foreign investors. As is well known, Indonesia is one of the biggest crude palm oil producers together with our neighbor Malaysia; this is the benefit of the strategic location of Indonesia supported by the tropical climate which is very suitable for this kind of business.
VEGOILS-Market Factors To Watch Feb 17
17/02/2016 (Reuters) - The following factors are likely to influence Malaysian palm oil futures and other vegetable oil markets.
Weak Cues Hold Edible Oils Flat
17/02/2016 (Hindu Business Line) - Edible oils market ruled flat on back of normal volume amid weak overseas futures. Malaysian palm oil futures closed lower as their exports declined during February 1-15. Sources said demand at higher level eased. Local refineries kept their rates unchanged but profit booking kept volume thin and isolated. Ruchi’s rates: palmolein ₹533, soyabean refined oil ₹628, sunflower refined oil ₹760.
Russia Will Impose Excise Duty on Palm Oil
17/02/2016 (UkrAgroConsult) - The Russian government will expand the list of excisable goods to increase revenues in budget. Such "harmful" products will be included - palm oil, fizzy drinks and so on. Goods with high fat and sugar content may be also included to the list.
Crude Palm Oil Futures Marginally up By 0.51% on Spot Demand
17/02/2016 (Business Standard) - Crude palm oil prices were up by 0.51 per cent to Rs 490.30 per 10 kg in futures trading today as participants created fresh positions after pick up in demand in the spot market amid firming trend overseas.
VEGOILS-Palm Oil Falls For 2nd Session on Slowing Exports
17/02//2016 (Reuters) - Malaysian palm oil futures lost ground on Tuesday, falling for a second session on slowing demand from top importers and the crude oil market facing headwinds
