End of the heat: Cold front brings rain to the South and will drop temperatures across Brazil
After days of intense heat, a cold front forms in southern Brazil. From this Wednesday (27th), temperatures drop. Furthermore, this cold front brings intense rain to the South of Brazil and parts of the Southeast. However, the National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet) warns that due to the high temperatures of recent days, […]
Intense rains alter corn planting in southern Brazil
In the most recent weekly bulletin released by Conab, it is possible to observe that the current conditions of corn plantations are being significantly influenced by climate fluctuations that have affected several regions of the country. Special attention is directed to the South Region, where excess precipitation is already causing significant impacts for farmers. […]
Clean Fuels publishes an outlook on global UCO supply for biodiesel and renewable diesel production
The global supply of used cooking oil (UCO) is expected to increase from 14 billion liters (3.7 billion gallons) in 2022 to 18.9 billion to 37.8 billion (5 billion to 10 billion gallons) by 2030, according to a new report from US trade association Clean Fuels Alliance America. Meanwhile, according […]
Syria restricts olive oil exports due to forecasts of reduced harvest
Olive oil production in Syria is forecast to fall by 50% in the 2023/24 harvest. In response, the government banned exports. The measure aims to curb price increases, as reported by Olive Oil Times. Syrian Prime Minister Hussein Arnous announced a ban on olive oil exports. This measure entered […]
RSPO and sustainable palm oil certification
The RSPO (Round Table on Sustainable Palm Oil) is an international organization. Its aim is to promote the cultivation of palm oil in an environmentally responsible manner. Furthermore, it seeks social benefits and economic viability. The RSPO Certificate, therefore, refers to a certification that validates that palm oil-related products were produced […]
