Houthis announce new blockade of key Middle East shipping lane

Houthis announce new blockade of key Middle East shipping lane

22nd July, 2026

Houthi rebels in Yemen have announced a new naval blockade of a key Middle East shipping lane, FreightWaves reported.

GrainCorp outlines pathway for Australia’s SAF future

GrainCorp outlines pathway for Australia’s SAF future

22nd July, 2026

Leading Australian agribusiness and processing company GrainCorp has published a new white paper setting out a pathway for Australia’s sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) sector.

Russia may reroute grain shipments after attacks

Russia may reroute grain shipments after attacks

22nd July, 2026

Following recent attacks by Ukraine on Russian ships in the Sea of Azov, Russia’s Agriculture Ministry announced it was preparing to reroute grain shipments through alternative ports, according to a World Grain report citing a Moscow Times article.

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…