India cuts palm oil imports to lowest level
India’s palm oil imports are set to fall to a near five-year low in January, hit by negative refining margins, as tropical oil’s premium over rivals prompts buyers to seek more competitively priced soybean oil, government and industry officials told […]
Indonesia freezes subsidies for biodiesel and replanting
Indonesia is temporarily freezing subsidy distribution for mandatory palm oil biodiesel and replanting programs due to a reorganization at its palm oil financing agency, an official said on Thursday. The BPDPKS agency is undergoing changes after the administration of cocoa funds […]
Climate crisis, geopolitics and the challenges of olive oil production
Review by Vanessa Ferreira Events that occurred in 2022 triggered a significant increase in vegetable oil prices, the effects of which are still being felt in 2025. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has created uncertainty regarding the global supply of sunflower oil, considering that both countries are among the largest producers of this oilseed. In response, several […]
