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Maple Agro Farms Announces Major 10,000-Acre Land Lease for Sustainable Palm Oil Development in Ghana

Maple Agro Farms has signed an LOI with Ghanaian Traditional Authorities for a 50-year renewable lease on 10,000 acres in Ghana for a large-scale sustainable palm oil project.

July 18, 2026

Palestinian Olive Oil Production Plummets Amidst Climate Challenges and Escalating West Bank Tensions

Palestinian olive oil production has plummeted to 33% of its annual average, leading to global shortages. Climate challenges, settler violence, and occupation are devastating farmers.

July 18, 2026

Indian Edible Oil Imports Forecast to Rise Amidst Monsoon Concerns and Global Supply Shifts

India's edible oil imports are set to rise by 2026, potentially exceeding 16M tons this year, driven by Kharif crop concerns and global palm oil diversion to biofuels.

July 18, 2026

Record Surge in Egypt's Vegetable Oil Imports During First 4 Months of 2026

Official data reveals a record surge in Egypt's vegetable oil imports (palm, soybean, and crude oils) during the first 4 months of 2026 to meet domestic food industry demands.

July 17, 2026

EU Biodiesel Imports Decline as HVO Demand Surges Amidst Stricter Mandates and Supply Woes

EU biodiesel imports are declining sharply, overshadowed by a surge in HVO demand and imports. Stricter mandates, blendwall challenges, and preference for waste-based feedstocks reshape the European biofuel landscape.

July 17, 2026

Indonesian Palm Oil Exports Witness Sharp 25.1% Decline in May, Stocks Swell

Indonesia's palm oil exports plunged 25.1% year-on-year in May to 1.996M tons, despite a 7% dip in output. Reduced shipments led to a significant 18.9% rise in domestic stockpiles, reaching 3.042M tons.

July 16, 2026

USDA Warns of Impact on US Palm Oil Buyers from Indonesia's New Export Policy

Indonesia's new export centralization policy, targeting palm oil, is set to impact US buyers, a USDA report warns. The 'single-gate' system aims to boost transparency and revenue.

July 16, 2026

Indonesia Affirms B50 Biodiesel's Safety Following Rigorous Testing for Nationwide Rollout

Indonesia assures drivers that its B50 biodiesel, containing 50% palm oil, is safe for vehicles after extensive testing, supporting its nationwide rollout by July 2026.

July 16, 2026

Argentina Anticipates Record Sunflowerseed Harvest for 2025/26 Season

Argentina is set for a record 2025/26 sunflowerseed harvest of 7M tonnes, driven by high yields & expanded area. Strong EU & Eastern European demand fuels exports.

July 16, 2026

Malaysia Adjusts Crude Palm Oil Reference Price Upward for August as Maximum Export Levy Persists

Malaysia has set its August 2026 crude palm oil reference price to RM4,412.19 per tonne, maintaining the maximum export duty rate at 10%. Read details of the price adjustment here.

July 16, 2026

China's Vegetable Oil Market Outlook Stable Amid Ample Global Supplies

China's vegetable oil outlook for 2026/27 remains stable with 31.41M tons production and 37.89M tons consumption, supported by ample global oilseed supplies and balanced domestic inventories.

July 15, 2026

India's Edible Oil Imports Decline 30% in June Amidst Palm and Soy Oil Contractions

India's edible oil imports plummeted 30% in June 2026, primarily due to reduced palm and soybean oil shipments amid price dynamics and global biofuel mandates.

July 14, 2026

FGV Steps Up Renewable Energy Drive, Launching B100 Palm Biodiesel Trials Across Active Plantation Fleets

FGV Holdings Berhad scales up its palm oil-based B100 biodiesel project, launching real-world performance trials across heavy plantation machinery in Pahang.

July 14, 2026

Malaysia's National Biodiesel Program to Boost Palm Oil Demand to 1.13 Million Tonnes by 2026

Malaysia's National Biodiesel Programme forecasts palm oil demand to reach 1.13M tonnes by end of 2026, driven by B15 implementation and depot upgrades.

July 14, 2026

Malaysian Palm Oil Stockpiles Curb Price Gains Amidst El Niño Concerns

High Malaysian palm oil stockpiles cap current price gains, but a strong El Niño could drive prices up next year.

July 14, 2026

Chornomorsk Port Terminal Sustains Severe Damage, Halting Kernel Operations Due to Russian Shelling

Kernel's Chornomorsk terminal halted by shelling, damaging sunflower oil tanks and wheat silos. 9,000 tons of sunflower oil lost, raising global food security concerns.

July 14, 2026

EU Broadens Anti-Deforestation Law Scope to Include Palm Oil Derivatives, Exempts Leather

The EU's anti-deforestation law now covers palm oil derivatives and instant coffee from Dec 2027, while exempting leather after industry lobbying.

July 13, 2026

Indonesia's B50 Biodiesel Rollout Creates Export Opportunities for Malaysian Palm Oil

Malaysia anticipates significant gains in palm oil exports as Indonesia's B50 mandate diverts more supply to domestic use, reshaping global market dynamics and CPO prices.

July 13, 2026

Brazil Poised for Record Soybean Crush and Exports by 2026/27, Driven by Biodiesel Demand

Brazil's soybean industry is set for significant expansion by 2026/27, with record crush volumes, crop output, and exports, largely driven by biodiesel demand and strategic investments.

July 13, 2026

Global Oilseed Balance Bolstered by USDA Forecasts, Yet Market Prices Continue Upward Trend

USDA's July report boosts global oilseed production forecasts for 2026/27 MY to a record 720M tons. Despite improved supply, soybean and canola prices surge, supported by rising crude oil.

July 13, 2026