Renewable products in lubricants and greases
The latest issue of Lubes em Foco magazine features a contribution from Felipe Cavalcante, manager of Aboissa’s Oleochemical Products unit, who explores how renewable products are transforming the lubricants and greases market. In the article, he highlights the role of inputs such as fatty acids, esters and castor oil in replacing derivatives […]
Drop in cocoa purchases in Ghana worries sector
Cocoa purchases in Ghana suffered a significant drop in December due to delays in payments from the state marketing board and reduced financing for exporters. These problems, compounded by the election period, are raising concerns among farmers and buyers about increased smuggling in the sector. Payment delays affect cocoa purchases […]
Postponement of the EUDR and its impacts
The January issue of Oils & Fats International (OFI) magazine highlighted important discussions about the global oils and fats sector, with a focus on the new European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Among the main topics covered was the impact of the postponement of the implementation of the EUDR for large companies until December 2025. The […]
La Niña in 2025: Impacts on Brazilian crops
A La Niña, fenômeno climático aguardado desde o início de 2024, parece finalmente estar se estabelecendo. Segundo a NOAA (Administração Nacional Oceânica e Atmosférica dos Estados Unidos), as condições para a formação do fenômeno foram atingidas na semana de 11 de dezembro de 2024, com a temperatura do Oceano Pacífico Equatorial 0,6°C abaixo da média. […]
Cocoa ends 2024 as the most valued commodity
O cacau fechou 2024 como a commodity mais valorizada do ano, atingindo o preço recorde de US$12.565 por tonelada na Bolsa de Nova York. Esse valor representa uma alta anual de cerca de 300% e reflete um cenário desafiador, marcado por quebras sucessivas na produção dos países africanos, os principais fornecedores globais. Com estoques pressionados, […]
Soybean prices rise on the Chicago Board of Trade
Soybean prices continue to rise on the Chicago Stock Exchange, extending gains throughout trading on Friday (20). At around 1:15 pm (Brasília time), prices were up 9.75 to 10 points in the main maturities. The January contract was quoted again at US$ 9.72, while the May contract, […]
Russia cuts wheat export quota by 63%
Russia, the world’s largest wheat exporter, announced on Friday a 63% reduction in its wheat export quota for the second half of the export season. The government has therefore set the limit at 10.6 million metric tons, suggesting a significant decrease in exports next year. In addition, the […]
Mercosur and EU: 25 years of negotiations yield historic results
On December 6, 2024, the economic blocs Mercosur and the European Union announced a significant breakthrough in their negotiations, which have spanned 25 years and spanned multiple administrations on both sides. Although the ratification and implementation process is still long, this agreement represents a historic milestone and opens new perspectives for […]
2024: Connecting markets and reaffirming our commitment
The year 2024 was full of challenges and achievements that expanded our presence in the market and strengthened our global operations. We consolidated our participation in strategic events, contributed to important debates in the sector and reaffirmed our commitment to sustainability. Each of these achievements is the result of a trajectory built with dedication and partnership, and […]
