Extricating palm oil from the murky world of deception
By gofb-adm on Sunday, March 31st, 2019 in Issue 1 - 2019, Editorial No Comments
By gofb-adm on Sunday, March 31st, 2019 in Issue 1 - 2019, Editorial No Comments
Palm oil has undoubtedly become a victim of its own success. Ranked 10th in the world among oils and fats in 1962 with a production of only 1.3 million tonnes, it jumped to second position behind soybean oil with a recorded global production of 17.9 million tonnes in 2000
Read more »By GOFB on Sunday, December 30th, 2018 in Issue 4 - 2018, Editorial No Comments
Bursa Malaysia Derivatives (BMD) Berhad has successfully launched the RBD Palm Olein Futures Contract on 24th May 2018.
Read more »By Editor on Saturday, October 6th, 2018 in Issue 3 - 2018, Editorial No Comments
Mere days after the World Resources Institute issued new greenhouse gas (GHG) protocols, the organisation felt it important to re-post an enlightening article about agricultural emissions. The article brings clarity to issues related to deforestation and GHG emissions. To each of their points, information is added about how the Malaysian palm oil industry leads the world in environmental stewardship.
Read more »By gofb-adm on Thursday, August 2nd, 2018 in Issue 2 -2018, Editorial No Comments
The European Parliament continues its discriminatory campaign against palm oil. On Jan 17, it adopted its position on the European Commission’s (EC’s) proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council of the EU (Council) on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable resources (proposed RES Directive).
Read more »By gofb-adm on Wednesday, April 25th, 2018 in Issue 1 - 2018, Editorial No Comments
The European Parliament continues its discriminatory campaign against palm oil. On Jan 17, it adopted its position on the European Commission’s (EC’s) proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council of the EU (Council) on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable resources (proposed RES Directive).
Read more »By gofb-adm on Sunday, January 14th, 2018 in Issue 4 - 2017, Editorial No Comments
2017 has been a busy year thus far for palm oil especially in Europe. Led by health and environmental claims leveled against palm oil, Europe has launched multiple policy threats, which serve possibly to restrict trade in this important commodity.
Read more »By gofb-adm on Tuesday, September 5th, 2017 in Issue 3 - 2017, Editorial No Comments
2017 has been a busy year thus far for palm oil especially in Europe. Led by health and environmental claims leveled against palm oil, Europe has launched multiple policy threats, which serve possibly to restrict trade in this important commodity.
Read more »By gofb-adm on Wednesday, June 21st, 2017 in Issue 2 - 2017, Editorial No Comments
The ripples are spreading far and wide from the April 4 vote by the European Parliament that adopted a ‘Resolution on Palm Oil and Deforestation of Rainforests’. This was approved by 640 votes to 18, with 28 abstentions. It will now be referred to the European Commission (EC) for deliberation and possible rule making.
Read more »By gofb-adm on Saturday, February 18th, 2017 in Issue 1 - 2017, Editorial No Comments
In January this year, the French Senate proposed a new tax on palm oil and soon gained the support of some Ministers. In July, though, the government withdrew the proposal.
Read more »By GOFB on Friday, December 2nd, 2016 in Issue 4 - 2016, Editorial No Comments
In January this year, the French Senate proposed a new tax on palm oil and soon gained the support of some Ministers. In July, though, the government withdrew the proposal.
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