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EU Lawmakers Divided Over Calls To Delay Deforestation Law

European Union lawmakers are split over whether to delay the bloc's upcoming ban on imports of goods linked to deforestation, adding pressure on&...

Southeast Asia's Palm Production Seen Below Expectations, Says Analyst

Malaysian palm oil is expected to trade between 3,900-4,500 ringgit (€759.62 – €876.50) per metric tonne from now until June, as suppl...

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...

Palm Oil Demand Boosted As Rival Oil Prices Jump On Supply Woes

Demand for palm oil has been increasing as its discount to soyoil and sunoil has grown, driven by the recent price rise in rival oils due to production con...

European Parliament Backs Ban On Goods Linked To Deforestation

The European Parliament has approved a landmark deforestation law to ban imports into the EU of coffee, beef, soy and other commodities if they are linked...

Malaysia Palm Oil, Rubber Farmers File EU Petition Opposing Deforestation Law

Malaysian palm oil and rubber smallholders have filed a petition to the European Union to protest against a new law preventing imports into the bloc of com...

Why Malaysia Is Considering A Ban On Palm Oil Exports To The European Union

Malaysia, the world's second-largest palm oil producer, has said it might stop palm exports to the European Union after the bloc imposed additional import...