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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
Russia Eyeing Railway Project in Kalimantan
03/08/2011 (Vivanews.com) - Russian investors are planning to invest in the provinces of Kalimantan especially concerning with the building of coal carrier railways of 135 kilometers in length. The investment is figured to be worth US$2.5 billion and stretching from Central Kalimantan to East Kalimantan.
“Low density†Sucrose Esters Can Boost Wafer Flexibility
03/08/2011 (Bakery & Snacks.com) - Dutch sucrose ester specialist Sisterna says ice cream cone wafers can benefit from employing emulsifiers like sucrose esters because they give a better cone.
Dompok In Bid To Stop Anti-Palm Oil Bill In Australia
03/08/2011 (Bernama) -- Plantation Industries and Commodities Minister Tan Sri Bernard Dompok and Malaysian timber and palm oil officials have met several Australian lawmakers in Canberra to lobby against a parliamentary move that could threaten Malaysia's palm oil industry.
No Adverse Impact Reported From Use Of B5 Biodiesel
02/08/2011 (Bernama) - No adverse effect has been reported to date from the use of palm oil-based B5 biodiesel in diesel engine vehicles, says Plantation Industries and Commodities Deputy Minister Datuk Hamzah Zainudin.
Crude Palm Oil Futures up On Global Cues
02/08/2011 (Business Standard) - Buoyed by a firming trend in the global markets, crude palm oil prices rose by Rs 2.10 to Rs 488 per 10 kg in futures trading today.
Indonesia Set to Cut Palm Oil Export Tax Rate Amid Lobbying
02/08/2011 (Jakarta Globe) - Indonesia, the world’s largest palm oil producer and exporter, could lower the maximum export tax rate by this month, a small concession by Jakarta to a powerful industry lobby that says the duty structure hurts trade.
Justin’s Sporting CMZ Palm Oil Logo on Squeeze Packs
02/08/2011 (Natural Products Marketplace) - Justin's—an organic, all-natural nut butter provider—is working with the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo (CMZ) to raise awareness regarding the timely issue of producing and using sustainable palm oil. Both members of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO), Justin’s is including the new CMZ logo for Orangutan Friendly Palm Oil on its squeeze packs hitting shelves July 2011. The new logo will make it easier for consumers to identify products manufactured with sustainable palm oil.
Exports May Reach $200b This Year: BPS
02/08/2011 (Jakarta Post) - Indonesia will likely see exports breaching a record-high of US$200 billion this year, and the trade deficit with China continuing to decrease, the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) has said in response to first half export-import results.
Malaysian Companies To Benefit From Malaysia-India Comprehensive Economic Agreement
02/08/2011 (Bernama) - Malaysian companies considering to participate in the upcoming three-day "Showcase Malaysia-Mumbai" exhibition beginning October 12 will benefit from the recent implementation of the Malaysia India Comprehensive Economic Agreement (MICECA) as well as India's high economic growth rate of 8.5 per cent.
