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January 2, 2026

India, China Set To Ramp Up Palm Oil Purchases In Coming Months

Demand for palm oil from India and China is expected to rise in the coming months, as recent price corrections offer an attractive entry point for the two major importing nations, an industry expert said on Tuesday.

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January 2, 2026

Malaysia's May Palm Oil Exports Jump 25.6% As Crude Output Rises 5.1%

The Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) reported that palm oil exports rose 25.6% to 1.39 million tonnes last month from 1.10 million tonnes in April, while crude palm oil production climbed 5.1%.

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January 2, 2026

Indonesia Plans Palm Oil Estates In South Papua To Boost Biodiesel Output

Indonesia's Defence Ministry says the country plans to develop oil palm plantations in Boven Digoel regency, South Papua province, to strengthen economic resilience and energy independence.

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January 2, 2026

FAO Food Price Index Falls in May as Vegetable Oil Prices Drop

The FAO Vegetable Oil Price Index fell 3.7 percent from April, dragging down the overall FAO Food Price Index for May.

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January 2, 2026

Crude Palm Oil Futures Seen Slightly Lower Next Week

Crude palm oil futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trend slightly lower next week amid rising production and stock levels, traders say.

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January 2, 2026

Indonesia Eyes EU Free Trade Deal After "Standard Risk" Deforestation Ranking

Indonesia's "standard risk" classification under the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) could pave the way for a long-awaited free trade agreement with the European Union, The Star reports.

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January 2, 2026

Soybean Futures Rise on Trade Optimism

Chicago soybean futures rose to a one-week high, supported by renewed optimism over trade and weather concerns.

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January 2, 2026

Soybean Futures Rise As Soybean Oil Losses Halt

July soybean futures rose 0.7% to 10.40 3/4 cents a bushel on the Chicago Board of Trade on Tuesday, buoyed by a rebound in soybean oil after four straight sessions of losses.

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January 2, 2026

India's Palm Oil Imports Surge 87% In May To Six-Month High

India's palm oil imports jumped 87% in May 2025 from April to 600,000 tonnes, the highest level since November 2024, as low stocks and discounted prices spurred refiners to buy more, trade estimates show.

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January 2, 2026

Indonesian Palm Oil Export Value Jumps 20% Despite Lower Volumes

Indonesia's palm oil export value rose 20% in the first four months of 2025 even as official data showed a decline in export volumes of the key commodity.

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January 2, 2026

Russia Set to Boost Output of Major Vegetable Oils in 2025, Forecast Shows

Mikhail Maltsev said the forecast is mainly based on an expected increase in Russia's oilseed harvest compared with last year.

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January 2, 2026

USDA Forecasts Record Output From World's Top Four Vegetable Oils

The USDA projects global vegetable oil production will reach around 234.5 million tonnes in the 2025/2026 season, up 6.7 million tonnes from 2024/2025, fully covering forecast demand of 228.9 million tonnes.

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January 2, 2026

Linoleic Acid May Help Lower Risk of Heart Disease and Type 2 Diabetes

New research using blood biomarkers to measure linoleic acid levels and their link to cardiometabolic risk suggests this omega-6 fatty acid may help reduce the risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes, challenging claims that seed oils harm cardiometabolic health.

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January 2, 2026

Honduran Youth Turn Used Cooking Oil Into Soap In A Nation That Loves Fried Food

A Honduran project called Sustenta is turning used cooking oil into soap and dog food, offering a model for how waste can become a genuine economic opportunity while showing how young people can drive environmental and economic change through innovation and teamwork.

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January 2, 2026

Soybean Oil Prices Hit Five-Week Low

Soybean oil prices have fallen to their lowest level in five weeks, with technical indicators pointing to a bearish trend and possible further downside in the near term.

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January 2, 2026

Scientists Insert "Burning Bush" Genes Into Oil Crops To Produce Acetyl Oil For Biofuel

Researchers have inserted genes from the "burning bush" plant into oilseed cover crops such as camelina and pennycress to produce near-pure acetyl-TAG oil, a promising direct substitute for conventional diesel.

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January 2, 2026

Seed Oil Free Alliance Launches Search Tool For Certified Products And Restaurants

The Seed Oil Free Alliance has launched an online search tool to help US consumers find certified seed-oil-free products, restaurants and wholesalers.

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January 2, 2026

Malaysia Raises Biofuel Use to 20% at Main Airport

Malaysia is expanding biodiesel use from B10 to B20 in ground transport vehicles at its main international airport.

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January 2, 2026

GAR and CIRAD Renew Commitment To Scientific Cooperation On Sustainable Palm Oil

Golden Agri-Resources (GAR) has signed a new agreement with France's CIRAD research centre to accelerate innovation in sustainable palm oil, building on more than 25 years of scientific collaboration.

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January 2, 2026

Palm Oil Price Outlook For First Week Of June 2025

Crude palm oil futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade sideways next week amid limited market catalysts and a shorter trading week.

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India, China Set To Ramp Up Palm Oil Purchases In Coming Months

Malaysia's May Palm Oil Exports Jump 25.6% As Crude Output Rises 5.1%

Indonesia Plans Palm Oil Estates In South Papua To Boost Biodiesel Output

FAO Food Price Index Falls in May as Vegetable Oil Prices Drop

Crude Palm Oil Futures Seen Slightly Lower Next Week

Indonesia Eyes EU Free Trade Deal After "Standard Risk" Deforestation Ranking

Soybean Futures Rise on Trade Optimism

Soybean Futures Rise As Soybean Oil Losses Halt

India's Palm Oil Imports Surge 87% In May To Six-Month High

Indonesian Palm Oil Export Value Jumps 20% Despite Lower Volumes

Russia Set to Boost Output of Major Vegetable Oils in 2025, Forecast Shows

USDA Forecasts Record Output From World's Top Four Vegetable Oils

Linoleic Acid May Help Lower Risk of Heart Disease and Type 2 Diabetes

Honduran Youth Turn Used Cooking Oil Into Soap In A Nation That Loves Fried Food

Soybean Oil Prices Hit Five-Week Low

Scientists Insert "Burning Bush" Genes Into Oil Crops To Produce Acetyl Oil For Biofuel

Seed Oil Free Alliance Launches Search Tool For Certified Products And Restaurants

Malaysia Raises Biofuel Use to 20% at Main Airport

GAR and CIRAD Renew Commitment To Scientific Cooperation On Sustainable Palm Oil

Palm Oil Price Outlook For First Week Of June 2025

West Asia Tensions and Crude Oil Tailwind Set to Lift CPO Futures Next Week

Malaysia Lifts October Crude Palm Oil Reference Price, Export Duty Holds at 10%

Tunisia to Valorize 90,000 Tons of Used Cooking Oil Annually into Biodiesel

El Niño Triggers 49% Plunge in Global Fishmeal Output as South American Supply Collapses

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

Ukraine's Sunflower Oil Export Price Floor Sits $225/t Above Real Market Levels

CPO Futures Set to Range Between RM4,400–RM4,500 Next Week as Profit-Taking Caps Rally