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September 11, 2026

Philippines Moves to Expand Palm Oil Plantations, Targeting Import Substitution and Clean Energy Feedstock

The Philippines seeks P300 million in 2027 funding to expand palm oil plantations, aiming to cut the 90% import dependency and supply renewable energy feedstock.

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September 11, 2026

Industrial Food Sector Drives Bangladesh Palm Oil Imports Far Beyond Soybean Oil

Bangladesh imported palm oil worth Tk 311.61bn in FY2025-26, 132% more than soybean oil, driven by industrial food demand and blending concerns.

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September 10, 2026

China Bolsters US Soybean Purchases Ahead of Xi's Washington Visit, Nearing Half of 2028 Commitment

China bought ~1M tonnes of US soybeans this week, nearing half of its 25M-ton annual commitment through 2028, ahead of Xi Jinping's visit to Washington.

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September 10, 2026

Olive Oil Export Prices Hold Firm as 2025/26 Campaign Heads into Final Weeks

Global olive oil export prices hold firm as the 2025/26 campaign closes, with IOC estimating 3.44M tonnes of production and consumption past 3.2M tonnes.

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September 10, 2026

Russia Targets Ukraine's Oilseed Sector Again, Bunge's Dnipro Plant Among Latest Casualties

Russia strikes Bunge's Dnipro oilseed plant, the fourth attack on Ukraine's sector in 18 months, as output may still climb to 5.8 million tons.

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September 10, 2026

MPOB August 2026 Report: Export Slump Pushes Malaysian Palm Oil Stocks to 2.82M Tonnes Amid Modest Output Growth

"MPOB August 2026 Report Analysis: Malaysian palm oil stocks surge to 2.82M tonnes as exports drop 7.5%, despite a 1.39% increase in CPO production."

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September 10, 2026

Indonesia Maps B60 Biodiesel Path to 2027 as Palm Oil Demand Pressure Builds

Indonesia is preparing for a B60 biodiesel blend by 2027, requiring expanded FAME capacity and CPO supply. The move could tighten domestic palm oil availability.

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September 10, 2026

RSPO Detects 9,841 Potential Fire Hotspots Across Member Plantations in August

RSPO reports 9,841 potential fire hotspots across 53 members' plantations in Malaysia and Indonesia in August, noting satellite data alone does not confirm fires.

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September 10, 2026

Nigeria Palm Oil Imports from Malaysia Reach $205 Million in H1 2026 Amid 900,000-Tonne Supply Deficit

Nigeria imported $205M of palm oil from Malaysia in H1 2026, with 183,000 tonnes shipped to bridge a 900,000-tonne annual supply gap.

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September 10, 2026

BIMB Research: Palm Oil Output to Stay Firm Through 2H26 as El Niño Risk Builds for 2027

Malaysian palm oil output set to stay firm through 2H26 with CPO seen at RM4,400/tonne, but BIMB Research flags rising El Niño risks for 2027 supply.

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September 10, 2026

Philippine Coconut Oil Forward Contracts Trade at 7% Premium on 2027 Supply Concerns

Philippine coconut oil forward contracts for Feb-March 2027 trade 7% above spot, signaling tighter supply. Q2 2026 output up 2.4% YoY.

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September 10, 2026

Sawit Kinabalu's Kunak Lipids to launch Malaysia's first palm-based vitamin E extraction plant

Sabah's Sawit Kinabalu Group nears launch of Malaysia's first palm-derived vitamin E extraction plant in Kunak, with production slated to begin by year-end.

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September 10, 2026

Turkey's TMO Reopens Sunflower Oil Tender with 12,000-Tonne Buy

Turkey's TMO launches a new tender to buy 12,000 tonnes of crude sunflower oil for delivery to Mersin or Iskenderun. Bids due September 10.

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September 10, 2026

China's Soybean Industry Braces for Tariff and Margin Squeeze Ahead of Xi-Trump Meeting

China's soybean processors face negative margins and 10% U.S. tariffs ahead of the Xi-Trump summit, with Brazilian supplies also tightening.

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September 10, 2026

Indonesia's B50 Biodiesel Rollout Reaches 94% of Gas Stations

Indonesia's B50 biodiesel rollout has reached 94% of gas stations, with 6,050 active sites and cumulative volumes of 10.69 million kiloliters through September 2026.

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September 10, 2026

NAFDAC Acknowledges Limited Regulatory Reach Over Unbranded Palm Oil Sold in Nigeria's Open Markets

NAFDAC confirms it lacks direct oversight over unbranded palm oil and fufu in Nigeria's open markets, exposing major gaps in informal food safety.

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September 10, 2026

NAFDAC Confirms Limited Regulatory Reach Over Unbranded Palm Oil in Nigeria's Open Markets

NAFDAC confirms no direct regulatory oversight over unbranded palm oil in Nigeria's open markets, leaving safety to local structures and consumer vigilance.

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September 9, 2026

Czech Railways Expands HVO Biofuel Trials to 100% Biocomponent on Regional Diesel Routes

Czech Railways expands HVO biofuel trials to 100% biocomponent on RegioFox trains, with used-cooking-oil HVO cutting emissions up to 95%.

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September 9, 2026

Enugu United Palm Products Commences Commercial Palm Oil Output, Unveils $2.2M Refinery Plan

UPPL launches commercial palm oil output in Nigeria, backed by a $2.2M refinery and 1,000-ha replanting, targeting a stock listing within four years.

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September 9, 2026

Certified Sustainable Palm Oil Reaches 20% of Global Supply, with 40% in Sight

Certified sustainable palm oil hit 16.2 million tons in 2025, capturing 20% of global supply. RSPO member capacity could push that to nearly 40% of the market.

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Philippines Moves to Expand Palm Oil Plantations, Targeting Import Substitution and Clean Energy Feedstock

Industrial Food Sector Drives Bangladesh Palm Oil Imports Far Beyond Soybean Oil

China Bolsters US Soybean Purchases Ahead of Xi's Washington Visit, Nearing Half of 2028 Commitment

Olive Oil Export Prices Hold Firm as 2025/26 Campaign Heads into Final Weeks

Russia Targets Ukraine's Oilseed Sector Again, Bunge's Dnipro Plant Among Latest Casualties

MPOB August 2026 Report: Export Slump Pushes Malaysian Palm Oil Stocks to 2.82M Tonnes Amid Modest Output Growth

Indonesia Maps B60 Biodiesel Path to 2027 as Palm Oil Demand Pressure Builds

RSPO Detects 9,841 Potential Fire Hotspots Across Member Plantations in August

Nigeria Palm Oil Imports from Malaysia Reach $205 Million in H1 2026 Amid 900,000-Tonne Supply Deficit

BIMB Research: Palm Oil Output to Stay Firm Through 2H26 as El Niño Risk Builds for 2027

Philippine Coconut Oil Forward Contracts Trade at 7% Premium on 2027 Supply Concerns

Sawit Kinabalu's Kunak Lipids to launch Malaysia's first palm-based vitamin E extraction plant

Turkey's TMO Reopens Sunflower Oil Tender with 12,000-Tonne Buy

China's Soybean Industry Braces for Tariff and Margin Squeeze Ahead of Xi-Trump Meeting

Indonesia's B50 Biodiesel Rollout Reaches 94% of Gas Stations

NAFDAC Acknowledges Limited Regulatory Reach Over Unbranded Palm Oil Sold in Nigeria's Open Markets

NAFDAC Confirms Limited Regulatory Reach Over Unbranded Palm Oil in Nigeria's Open Markets

Czech Railways Expands HVO Biofuel Trials to 100% Biocomponent on Regional Diesel Routes

Enugu United Palm Products Commences Commercial Palm Oil Output, Unveils $2.2M Refinery Plan

Certified Sustainable Palm Oil Reaches 20% of Global Supply, with 40% in Sight

Creditors Seek Temporary Liquidation of UAE’s IFFCO Group Amid Restructuring Challenges

CPO Futures Poised for Profit-Taking as Malaysian and Indonesian Stockpiles Climb

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Indonesian Palm Oil Exports Surge 64% in June as Output and Consumption Climb

Malaysian Palm Oil Exports Slip in August as Stocks Climb and Indian Demand Weakens