Oilseeds & Edible oil
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Kenya to cut down US$ 875.6M import on edible oils through robust production
KENYA – The government of Kenya plans to promote the production of sunflower and rapeseed (canola) in a bid to reduce the import bill for…
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Indian rapeseed growers beseech government to raise palm oil import tax to rescue crashing domestic prices
INDIA – Oilseed growers in India want the government to revitalize the domestic rapeseed market by raising the import tax on palm oil, the most…
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Nigeria’s palm production to jump 22% high to reach 1.1 million metric tons in MY2023/24
NIGERIA – The latest forecast report by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) indicates that Nigeria’s palm oil production could reach 1.1 million metric…
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Over 100,000 Kenyan employees in the edible oils sector risk losing their jobs on the backdrop of duty-free imports
KENYA – The Kenyan Association of Manufactures (KAM) has expressed fear that over 100,000 Kenyans in the edible oil manufacturing sub-sector, including nuts and oil…
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Cargill invests US$50M in Australian oilseed crush capacity to meet international demand
AUSTRALIA- Cargill will spend US$50 million in Australian operations, upgrading and expanding its Newcastle, Narrabri, and Footscray oilseed crush facilities to meet rising international demand…