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Russian corn exports to China more than doubled in the current season

Russian corn exports to China more than doubled in the current season

May 10, 2026 |

In Ukraine, APK Inform reported that from September 2025 to mid-April this year, Russian exporters shipped about 330,000 tons of corn to China, compared with 153,000 tons in the same period last year, according to figures from the federal center Agroexport under the Russian Ministry of Agriculture. As experts explained, this growth is driven by […]

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Brazil’s soy area to grow marginally in 2026/27

Brazil’s soy area to grow marginally in 2026/27

May 10, 2026 |

In Brazil, Business Recorder reported that Brazil’s soybean area is expected to post only marginal growth in the 2026/27 season due to higher production costs and risks linked to the El Nino climate phenomenon, according to Argus analyst Nathalia Giannetti. Farmers in the world’s largest soybean producer and exporter are facing tighter margins pressured by […]

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Wheat, corn production estimates down; soybeans up, IGC says

Wheat, corn production estimates down; soybeans up, IGC says

May 10, 2026 |

In Canada, The Western Producer reported that the International Grains Council has already released its numbers for the global wheat, corn, soybean and rice crop. The latest IGC projections are calling for a drop in total grain production of 60 million tons. The drop could be larger due to the higher prices for fertilizers in […]

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DP World helps displace 24% of Port Diesel with lower carbon fuel at Prince Rupert

DP World helps displace 24% of Port Diesel with lower carbon fuel at Prince Rupert

May 10, 2026 |

In Canada, DP World and its partners said they displaced nearly 24% of conventional diesel use at the Port of Prince Rupert in 2025, shifting more than 2 million litrers to renewable fuel — equivalent to avoiding approximately 5,400 metric tons of CO2. Renewable diesel has been deployed across a wide range of equipment and […]

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UPM, Michelman and BOBST introduce bio-based paper packaging concept aligned with EU packaging rules

UPM, Michelman and BOBST introduce bio-based paper packaging concept aligned with EU packaging rules

May 10, 2026 |

In Finland, UPM Specialty Materials, Michelman, and BOBST have joined forces to develop two validated paper-based packaging concepts for brands navigating the EU packaging rules, such as the Single-Use Plastics Directive (SUPD).  By combining fiber-based materials, bio-based coatings, and coating line expertise, the three companies have built ready-to-implement structures that deliver strong barrier performance and […]

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Bayer and bp form strategic alliance to jointly scale camelina as intermediate crop for biofuels

Bayer and bp form strategic alliance to jointly scale camelina as intermediate crop for biofuels

May 10, 2026 |

In Missouri, Bayer and bp announced that they have entered a long-term strategic alliance to jointly scale the crop camelina, under the brand name newgold. The alliance will commercialize camelina starting in North America. The alliance aims to further develop a reliable intermediate oilseeds market to help meet the growing demand for biodiesel, renewable diesel […]

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Waste-to-energy market to reach $252.96 Billion by 2033, research finds

Waste-to-energy market to reach $252.96 Billion by 2033, research finds

May 10, 2026 |

In India, Data M Intelligence reported that the global waste-to-energy market reached $135.22 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach $252.96 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 8.1% during the forecast period 2026-2033. “Growth is driven by increasing demand for sustainable waste management and renewable energy solutions amid rising urbanization and waste […]

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INEOS Acetyls and Sandpiper chemicals announce strategic collaboration for the development of a low carbon methanol project in Texas 

INEOS Acetyls and Sandpiper chemicals announce strategic collaboration for the development of a low carbon methanol project in Texas 

May 10, 2026 |

In the UK, INEOS Acetyls and Sandpiper Chemicals, announced the formation of a strategic collaboration in support of Sandpiper’s low carbon methanol production facility in Texas City, Texas. INEOS will become a shareholder and an anchor customer of Sandpiper. The project represents a significant milestone in Sandpiper’s commitment to accelerating the clean energy transition and […]

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Jakarta to build new waste-to-energy plants

Jakarta to build new waste-to-energy plants

May 10, 2026 |

In Indonesia, Jakarta Globe reported that Jakarta is stepping up efforts to tackle its mounting waste problem by accelerating the development of waste-to-energy plants while enforcing stricter household waste segregation policies. The report stated that Governor Pramono Anung said the city is moving forward with plans to build waste-to-energy power plants in Bantargebang, West Java, […]

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Hong Kong and Dongguan governments advance industrial development in the Greater Bay Area Hong Kong to establish a SAF hub in Dongguan

Hong Kong and Dongguan governments advance industrial development in the Greater Bay Area Hong Kong to establish a SAF hub in Dongguan

May 10, 2026 |

In Hong Kong, the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and the Dongguan Municipal Government are deepening their strategic collaboration to jointly build a sustainable aviation fuel supply chain in the Greater Bay Area.  Under the leadership of the Hong Kong SAR Government, EcoCeres – a Hong Kong-incubated sustainable fuel and green molecules […]

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