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Spain Replaces Fossil Fuel with Used Cooking Oils to Produce Innovative Green Fuel for All Vehicles

Spain is leading the clean energy revolution by converting used cooking oils into eco-friendly HVO fuel compatible with all vehicles, in a major step toward decarbonizing road transport.

May 31, 2026

Crude Palm Oil Futures Likely to See Volatility Next Week Due to Extended Holiday

Crude palm oil futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to experience heightened volatility next week due to a long public holiday, with thin volumes amplifying price swings.

May 31, 2026

Argentina Plans to Gradually Cut Soybean and Corn Export Taxes Over Coming Years

Argentina intends to progressively reduce export taxes on soybeans and corn over the coming years as part of an agricultural reform agenda, boosting oilseed export competitiveness.

May 31, 2026

Palm Oil Giant Wilmar's Stock Registers Largest Six-Year Drop Over Indonesian Probe

Wilmar International's stock suffered its sharpest decline in nearly six years after Indonesia named the palm oil giant among companies under investigation for suspected export violations.

May 31, 2026

U.S. Olive Oil Market Expected to Reach US$6.53 Billion by 2034

Discover why the U.S. olive oil market is projected to reach US$6.53 billion by 2034, driven by health awareness, Mediterranean diets, premium extra virgin oils, and sustainable packaging innovation.

May 25, 2026

Research Looks at How to Make Soybean Yields More Competitive in Northwestern Minnesota

New agricultural research explores how soybean yields in northwestern Minnesota can become more competitive and profitable through improved genetics and farming practices adapted to colder growing conditions.

May 25, 2026

When Jakarta Moves the Palm Oil Export Gate

An analysis of Indonesia’s plan to centralize exports of palm oil and other key commodities and its potential impact on markets and companies.

May 24, 2026

Palm Oil Price Forecast for the Last Week of May 2026

Crude palm oil futures are expected to trade with a softer bias in the final week of May 2026 amid weak crude oil markets and a shorter trading week.

May 24, 2026

Biofuel Policies Push U.S. Soybean Oil Demand Higher Again

U.S. soybean oil demand is set to rise as stronger biofuel blending mandates and policy incentives increase domestic use of vegetable oils in renewable fuels.

May 23, 2026

Luxor Inspection Campaigns Find Expired Cooking Oils

Food inspection campaigns in Luxor found expired cooking oils and other non-compliant products as authorities continued market monitoring efforts.

May 22, 2026

Crude Palm Oil Prices to Remain Supported Around US$1,110 per Tonne in June

Crude palm oil prices are expected to remain supported around US$1,110 per tonne in June, helped by market fundamentals and vegetable oil demand trends.

May 21, 2026

Indonesia Plans to Centralize Commodity Exports, Including Palm Oil, Through a State Agency

Indonesia is considering centralized control of key commodity exports, including palm oil, through a government agency as part of efforts to increase state revenue and improve oversight.

May 20, 2026

Palm Oil Outlook: When the Hemline Rises

An outlook on palm oil market trends, exploring how price signals, demand conditions, and broader commodity dynamics may shape the market direction.

May 18, 2026

Egypt: Manager of Unlicensed Adulterated Cooking Oil Factory Arrested

Egyptian supply police seized an unlicensed cooking oil packaging facility in Sharqia, confiscating 11 tonnes of oil of unknown origin and thousands of counterfeit packages.

May 18, 2026

EU-Mercosur Free Trade Agreement: New Hurdles for Soy Trade

The EU-Mercosur free trade agreement faces new challenges that could affect soybean trade flows, market access, and agricultural policy debates.

May 18, 2026

Palm Oil Price Outlook for the Third Week of May 2026

Palm oil prices are expected to move cautiously in the third week of May 2026 as traders monitor related vegetable oils and market fundamentals.

May 17, 2026

Morocco Becomes Spain’s Unexpected Fourth-Largest Olive Oil Supplier in One Year

Morocco emerged as Spain’s fourth-largest olive oil supplier in one year, highlighting shifting trade flows and new opportunities in the Mediterranean olive oil market.

May 17, 2026

Soybean Futures Decline After Trade Meeting Disappoints Markets

Soybean futures moved lower after a high-level trade meeting failed to deliver the stronger demand signals traders had hoped for.

May 15, 2026

Egypt Denies Rumors About Cooking Oil Distributed Through Subsidized Food Rations

Egypt’s government denied online rumors about cooking oil supplied through the subsidized ration system, stressing that official food supplies remain subject to quality controls.

May 14, 2026

Biofuels Explained: What They Are and How They Affect the Environment

A clear explanation of what biofuels are, how they are produced, and how their environmental impact depends on feedstocks, production methods, and land-use practices.

May 14, 2026