Brazil
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Cargill halts Brazil soybean shipments to China due to inspection changes
The inspection changes, introduced following a request from Chinese authorities, require more stringent checks for pests and weeds on soybeans destined for China, according to Cargill and market reports.
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Frísia Cooperativa signs agreement to acquire LDC soybean crushing plant in Paraná, Brazil
The complex also features soybean preparation and crushing lines, oil and meal extraction units, a lecithin degumming and packaging section, and a refinery.
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Scientists upcycle sunflower oil waste for high-protein, nutrient-rich bread
The team’s experiments showed that substituting a portion of wheat flour with the sunflower byproduct produced bread with markedly improved nutritional profiles while maintaining acceptable texture and sensory qualities for consumers.
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Bunge gains ASC approval for soy certification used in aquafeed
The approval clears Bunge’s PRO-S program for use under ASC Feed Standard rules and supports wider use of verified soy in fish feed.
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Brazil permits first wheat-based ethanol plant, widening grain use in biofuels
Projected annual output is expected to reach up to 12 million litres of hydrated ethanol.