COFCO achieves 23% and 11% reductions in Scope 3 emissions for corn and soyabean

COFCO achieves 23% and 11% reductions in Scope 3 emissions for corn and soyabean

14th July, 2026

Global agribusiness COFCO International announced it had achieved significant reductions in supply chain emissions across its key crops supply chains.

EU aims to cut dependency on US and Brazilian soyabean and oilseed imports

EU aims to cut dependency on US and Brazilian soyabean and oilseed imports

14th July, 2026

The European Union (EU) aims to increase the volume of oilseeds – including soyabeans – sourced from within the 27-nation bloc, to reduce its dependency on imports from top suppliers like the USA and Brazil, Transport Topics wrote, citing a 7 July Bloomberg report.

Indonesia launches B50 biodiesel programme

Indonesia launches B50 biodiesel programme

14th July, 2026

The Indonesia government launched its 50% palm-oil based biodiesel (B50) programme on 1 July after the government said fuel tests had shown positive results, Reuters reported.

Latest issue: June 2026

June 2026

The June 2026 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 discuss the publication of the European Commission’s long-awaited report on simplifying its EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), which applies to seven commodities linked to deforestation, including palm oil and soyabeans.

We also include a special focus on the Netherlands, one of Europe’s key energy and logistics hubs and one of the bloc’s leading biofuels producers.

In this issue, we also take an in depth look at bleaching earths, including their transport and handling and what processors need to take into account in the treatment of hybrid palm oil.

OFI’s regular mix of news, event…