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JBS Sees Increased Biodiesel Production Under Its Óleo Amigo Programme

JBS has witnessed a 15% increase in the transformation of cooking oil into biodiesel in 2023 under its Óleo Amigo programme.

Sugar Maker Cristal Union Takes Stake In TotalEnergies' Biogas Unit

French sugar maker Cristal Union will take a 10% stake in TotalEnergies' biogas unit BioNorrois due to be launched later this year, which will use sugar be...

UK Inflation Picks Up Unexpectedly In December After Tobacco Duty Rise

Britain's annual rate of consumer price inflation (CPI) sped up for the first time in 10 months in December following an increase in tobacco duty, increasi...

Czech Prices Drop In December On Cheaper Food, Reinforce Outlook For Rate Cuts

Czech consumer prices unexpectedly dropped by 0.4% in December on a fall in food costs, easing year-on-year inflation to 6.9%.

Mark Maczelka On SPAR Hungary's Sustainability Commitments

In the most recent edition of ESM, we caught up with sustainability leaders across European retail, as part of our 'Sustainability 2024' report, including...

Südzucker Sees Q3 Operating Result Significantly Up On Year

Europe's largest sugar refiner Südzucker expects increased operating profits in its third quarter, driven by higher sugar prices, it said.

World Vegetable Oil Deficit Likely In 2024, Demand Remaining High, Analyst Says

A global vegetable oil supply deficit next year is still very likely due to the impact of the El Nino weather pattern, while demand growth is still very hi...

Portugal's Galp Lifts Profit Target For Full Year

Portuguese energy company Galp Energia has lifted its operating profit target for the year, as a widening refining margin offset a decline in output follow...