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Argentina authorizes a new genetically modified soybean resistant to insects and herbicides.

Argentina authorizes a new genetically modified soybean resistant to insects and herbicides.

September 14, 2025 |

In Argentina, Economis reported that the Ministry of Economy, through Resolution 169/2025 of the Secretariat of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries , approved the commercialization of the genetically modified soybean DBN-Ø82Ø5-8 , developed by DBNBC Argentina .  The biotechnological event provides protection against lepidopteran insects and tolerance to the herbicide glufosinate ammonium, according to the report. […]

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Indonesia increases palm oil exports by 69% in July

Indonesia increases palm oil exports by 69% in July

September 14, 2025 |

In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that In July, Indonesia exported 2.99 million tons of palm oil, up 69% from last year (1.77 million tons), but slightly below June (3.04 million tons), according to analysts at Oil World. The country’s main exports were to India – 655 thousand tons, of which 621 thousand tons were crude palm […]

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China clears shipments of Brazilian sorghum

China clears shipments of Brazilian sorghum

September 14, 2025 |

In Brazil, Reuters reported that an official at Brazil’s Agriculture Ministry confirmed that China has approved imports of Brazilian sorghum. He added that the first cargos could be shipped this year.  The agreement comes as relations between China and the United States, traditionally a major exporter of sorghum to the Asian country, have sharply deteriorated […]

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China sets August soybean import record

China sets August soybean import record

September 14, 2025 |

In the UK, the Poultry Site reported that China’s soybean imports rose to their highest-ever level for the month of August. The world’s top soybean buyer brought in 12.28 million metric tons in August, data from the General Administration of Customs showed, up 1.2% from 12.14 million tons a year earlier. “August soybean imports were […]

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Ukraine imposes 10% export duty on soybeans to boost domestic processing

Ukraine imposes 10% export duty on soybeans to boost domestic processing

September 14, 2025 |

In Ukraine, MillingMiddle East & Africa reported that Ukraine has officially imposed a 10% export duty on soybeans and rapeseed, effective September 4, 2025, in a bid to stimulate domestic processing and increase state revenues amid ongoing conflict and economic pressures. The move, signed into law by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, is part of broader amendments […]

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Egypt increases soybean imports from US

Egypt increases soybean imports from US

September 14, 2025 |

In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that soybean imports to Egypt have increased sharply since the beginning of the year — to 2.9 million tons, which is 1 million tons higher than the corresponding level of 2024. The report stated that the increase in supplies was made possible by reduced prices offered by sellers of oilseeds from […]

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Southeast Asia set to export surplus biofuels to Europe, Petronas executive says

Southeast Asia set to export surplus biofuels to Europe, Petronas executive says

September 14, 2025 |

In Singapore, Reuters reported that Southeast Asia is positioned to export biofuels to other markets such as Europe as production capacity exceeds demand in the region, according to a senior executive with Malaysian state oil and gas company Petronas. Annual sustainable aviation fuel capacity in Asia is projected to reach 4 million metric tons by […]

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Global Ethanol Association launches with initial program targeting marine sector

Global Ethanol Association launches with initial program targeting marine sector

September 14, 2025 |

In the Netherlands, Offshore Energy reported that The Global Ethanol Association (GEA) has officially launched as an independent, non-profit international organization headquartered in Switzerland, with its first program targeting the marine fuel sector. GEA’s goal is to unite resources and expertise, foster cross-sector collaboration, and unlock new opportunities across emerging sectors while accelerating sustainability, innovation, […]

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Companies to launch biofuel bunkering project at Port of Tokyo

Companies to launch biofuel bunkering project at Port of Tokyo

September 14, 2025 |

In Japan, Safety4Sea reported that Japanese firm Cosmo Oil announced a ship-to-ship biofuel bunkering project with NX Shoji at the Port of Tokyo. The initiative, set to begin this autumn, is part of the “Project to Promote Commercialization of Decarbonized Fuels,” a joint effort between the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the Tokyo Metropolitan Environmental Public […]

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Shiseido, Futamura, Iwatani, and LYB collaborate to create bio-based solutions for cosmetics packaging

Shiseido, Futamura, Iwatani, and LYB collaborate to create bio-based solutions for cosmetics packaging

September 14, 2025 |

In Hong Kong, LyondellBasell announced the joint development of a new bio-based film packaging solution in collaboration with Futamura Chemical, a firm operating in sustainable packaging manufacturing, Iwatani Corporation, a major Japanese trading company, and Shiseido, a renowned firm in the beauty industry. This innovative cosmetic film packaging series partially incorporates LYB bio-based polypropylene (PP) […]

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