Ukraine to plant more oilseeds

Ukraine to plant more oilseeds

19th April, 2024

Ukrainian farmers are expected to plant more oilseeds, with the exception of sunflowers, although production volumes in 2024-25 could be reduced by lower yields compared to the previous year, according to a report by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Neste and Lotte Chemical team up on renewable chemicals and plastics

Neste and Lotte Chemical team up on renewable chemicals and plastics

18th April, 2024

Finnish renewable fuels producer Neste has teamed up with South Korean chemical company Lotte Chemical to produce renewable chemicals and plastics.

Russia seizes assets of agricultural company AgroTerra

Russia seizes assets of agricultural company AgroTerra

18th April, 2024

Russia has seized companies belonging to agricultural firm AgroTerra and placed them under temporary management, including some backed by Dutch investment firms, according to a decree signed by President Vladimir Putin, reported by Reuters.

Latest issue: March/April 2024

March/April 2024

The March/April 2024 issue is packed full of news, special features and market updates to keep you informed and up to date on the edible oils and fats market.

In my comment, I look at the progress made towards the World Health Organization (WHO)’s aim of eliminating industrially produced trans fatty acids (iTFAs) globally by the end of 2023.

Our March/April 2024 issue includes a feature comparing the export competitiveness of Brazil and the USA in the global soyabean market.

We examine how stricter sustainability regulations, high energy costs and renewable diesel demand for tallow will impact the oleochemicals market in the future.

The March/April issue also gives an overview of China’s biodiesel and renewable diesel sectors, which are mainly…