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Malaysia’s palm oil stocks rise in July despite 14.5pc jump in exports
Malaysian end of July palm oil stocks hit near two-year high
Gapki warns of sharp production losses
El Nino, biodiesel demand support CPO prices despite rising stocks
WWF Rewards Waitrose
25/11/2011 (International Supermarket News) - Upmarket retailer Waitrose has been awarded 100% (nine out of nine) by the WWF, for its commitment to the sourcing of sustainable palm oil.
Sustainable Palm Oil Procurement \'Never Easier\'
25/11/2011 (Purcon) It has never been easier for organisations to adopt sustainable palm oil procurement policies, but time is running out if these are to have an effect.
Companies Not Buying Enough ‘Green’ Palm Oil
25/11/2011 (BusinessWorld Online Edition) - Major retailers and manufacturers are not doing enough to honor commitments to use sustainable palm oil to help protect virgin rain forests from destruction, WWF said last Tuesday.
Govt Phasing Out Short-Term Logging Licences
25/11/2011 (Borneo Post) - All short-term logging licences are being phased out progressively as they do not address sustainability.
Eurozone Debt Crisis Impact on M\'sia Limited
25/11/2011 (The Star) - Malaysia has the necessary tools to ensure the sustainability of the country\'s pro-growth policies, according to Second Finance Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Husni Hanadzlah.
The Risk to Our Forests? ‘Extreme’
25/11/2011 (Jakarta Globe) - Despite government efforts, Indonesia still has one of the highest rates of deforestation in the world, a new study showed on Thursday.
Socioeconomic and Environmental Impact of Biofuels in the Peruvian Amazon
25/11/2011 (Renewable Energy Magazine) - A recent study analyses the environmental impact of producing biofuels from energy crop in the Peruvian jungle.
Exemption From Transparency Act Extended
25/11/2011 (IBN Live) - Tamil Nadu Governor K Rosaiah has promulgated an ordinance extending Section 16 of the Tamil Nadu Transparency in Tenders Act, 1998, which provides for exemption of procurement by certain departments of the government, statutory boards and such institutions. The exemption will be extended for five more years from October 1, the ordinance issued on Tuesday said.
Morning Markets: Ag Selling Wave Continues in Asian Trading
25/11/2011 (Agrimoney.com) - The US may be closed for Thanksgiving, but that didn't stop markets in other countries continuing – to fall, in many cases.