Extra demand for soybean oil for biodiesel in Brazil in 2024 does not seem to be so “bullish”
The increase in the blend of biodiesel in Brazil's diesel from March 2024, from 12% to 14%, will ensure a considerable additional demand of around 5 million tons of soybeans for the production of the main raw material of the renewable fuel, the soybean oil, but there are factors limiting the impact on […]
India extends low import tariffs on oils until 2025
In a continued effort to stabilize edible oil prices domestically, the government of India has announced the extension of reduced import duty rates for edible oils until March 2025. This decision, as revealed in a government order seen by Reuters, reflects India's position as the largest importer […]
Spanish and Italian police seize 5,000 liters of adulterated olive oil
Law enforcement authorities in Spain and Italy seized more than 5,000 liters of adulterated olive oil in operations, according to a report by The Guardian. They detained eleven people during the raids, dismantling an international gang that allegedly sought to sell cheaper, lower quality olive oils as if they were their more expensive equivalents, […]
Study indicates that fatty foods can impair response to daily stress
Consuming high-fat foods during stressful times can negatively affect the body's "recovery" from the effects of stress, according to a new study from the University of Birmingham. Researchers found that eating fatty foods and other unhealthy foods to seek solace reduced vascular function and increased […]
