Mexico bans GM corn planting after dispute
Mexico’s lower house of Congress on Tuesday approved a constitutional reform to ban the planting of genetically modified (GM) corn, a move that could lead to more tension with the United States after a trade dispute is resolved, analysts said. The move by Speaker Claudia Sheinbaum comes after a panel of […]
Weak demand puts pressure on palm oil prices
Recovering palm oil production and reduced imports by price-sensitive consumers are expected to put downward pressure on palm oil prices. This will result in a lower premium for tropical oil over its competitors. Nevertheless, Indonesia, the top producer, will continue to increase biodiesel production. The oil […]
