Latest Oils & Fats International News

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a genetically modified (GM) cotton variety for human and animal consumption, paving the way for a new protein-packed food source and a meal for animal feed.

An Indonesian palm oil executive was arrested on 8 November for allegedly ordering the killing of two journalists involved in a dispute between the company and local residents, Reuters reports.

Researchers at the University of Calgary, Canada have developed a gene-based technology to produce canola plants that can withstand late-season frost and still produce high-quality seed.

Global agribusiness giant Cargill has partnered up with Maersk Tankers and Mitsui & Co to accelerate the reduction of greenhouse gases (GHG) within shipping.

The global surface area of olive trees cultivated for commercial purposes has decreased for the first time in 22 years.

Indonesian palm oil exports fell in August as Indian traders reduced shipments due to high import duties, Reuters reported on 17 October.

China, India and Indonesia will account for 40% (15bn litres) of biofuel production growth between 2019 to 2024, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA).

The North American Olive Oil Association (NAOOA) and 80 other US trade organisations have asked the US Trade Representative (USTR) to exempt tariffs on European products shipped before 2 October.

The International Congress for Renewable Mobility "Fuels of the Future" will start its 17th round on 20-21 January 2020.

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has agreed to eliminate trans fatty acids (TFAs) from industrial food production by 2025 to reduce cardiovascular disease.

Dutch used cooking oil biodiesel (UCOME) producer Sunoil has bought bankrupt Biodiesel Kampen’s plant for an undisclosed price.