Soybean meal prices on the rise due to the strike in Argentina
According to the analysis by the International Center for Economic Analysis and Agricultural Market Studies (Ceema), soybean prices, after returning to the lowest levels of weeks ago, until May 1st in Chicago, jumped 30 points in Thursday (02), driven by strike problems at mills in […]
EU anti-deforestation law: Brazilian agriculture already suffers environmental charges
On Monday (29), CNA received representatives from the European Union (EU) to discuss the progress of negotiations on the agreement with Mercosur and European anti-deforestation legislation. The vice-president of International Relations, Gedeão Pereira, and the director of the area, Sueme Mori, met with Paolo Garzotti and Inmaculada Monteiro, from the General Directorate of Commerce (DG Trade), and […]
Argentina's transport sector plans strike for next Monday (6)
Strikes are scheduled for Monday (6) in Argentina's transport sector in protest against the Milei government's Basic Law. Juan Carlos Schmid, deputy secretary of the Argentine Confederation of Transport Workers (CATT), confirmed the strike on Tuesday (30). The interruption of services will affect land, air, sea and port transport. “On the 6th of […]
Technological advances in the oils and fats industry
Fine Instrument Technology was interviewed in the magazine “Oleos e Gorduras” about technological advances in the solutions and services industry. The article emphasizes the importance of advanced tools for quality analysis and process control. SpecFIT equipment employs Time Domain Nuclear Magnetic Resonance technology to provide fast and accurate analysis. […]
Oil in Chicago drops more than 3% and affects soybean prices
The second day of strikes and stoppages in Argentina continue to impact exports in the country and reach the heart of the soybean complex. The port region of Rosário is one of the most affected, according to sources interviewed by Reuters Internacional. Shipments of soybeans, corn and wheat are also already significantly compromised. “The strikes are affecting […]
Cocoa prices fall 20% in two days amid low liquidity
World cocoa prices recorded falls of around 20% in two days as technical triggers prevailed thanks to record low liquidity, with even hedge funds having largely exited the market during their impressive rise this year. said the traders. Before this week’s crash, […]
Used cooking oil: From the sink to the tank
Biodiesel presents itself as a sustainable alternative to conventional diesel, derived from fossil sources such as oil, which, being a finite and limited reserve, contrasts with the renewable sources used in the production of biodiesel. The latter include palm, corn, soy and notably used cooking oil (UCO). According to Lucas […]
Pet Food in Brazil: Innovation and growth in a changing market
The Pet Food sector in Brazil has demonstrated a trajectory of constant growth, standing out for its innovations. This market, one of the fastest growing in the country, is facing a series of cultural and consumer behavior transformations. Aboissa and several other companies are exploring new business opportunities and consolidating their presence in […]
Cargill predicts increase in grain exports after record profit
Brazil's soybean and corn harvests could surprise positively, despite initial weather problems in the 2023/24 season. The expectation is for a busy second semester in grain exports, said the president of Cargill in the country, Paulo Sousa, in an interview with Reuters. On the occasion of the release of the company’s results in 2023, […]
