Biotechnology: Palm Oil-Free Fat Through CO2 Recycling
18/6/2026 (Fraunhofer) - Palm oil is the most widely used vegetable oil in the world. The consequences for the environment and climate are catastrophic. A research team has now succeeded in producing a high-quality substitute – from industrial emissions that harm the climate..... < read more >

Prabowo Orders Higher Palm Oil Prices for Farmers Amid Global CPO Rally
18/06/2026 (Jakartaglobe), Jakarta - Indonesia is moving to raise farm-gate palm oil prices after President Prabowo Subianto instructed authorities to align fresh fruit bunch (FFB) prices with gains in global crude palm oil markets..... < read more >

Palm oil falls, tracking rival vegetable oils, crude
18/06/2026 (New Straits Times), Jakarta - Malaysian palm oil futures fell on Thursday, snapping two straight sessions of losses and tracking rival Dalian and Chicago vegetable oils, while a drop in crude prices also weighed down the market..... < read more >

POSCO International strengthens its palm oil business with the launch of PT Prime Agri Resources
18/06/2026 (UkrAgroConsult) - South Korea’s POSCO International has completed the integration of Indonesian palm oil producer Sampoerna Agro, acquired last year, and unveiled the company’s new identity under the name PT Prime Agri Resources (PT.PAR). The launch ceremony in Jakarta marked an important milestone in the company’s strategy to expand its agribusiness operations across Southeast Asia..... < read more >

Indonesia on Track to Launch B50 Palm Oil Biodiesel in July
18/06/2026 (Jakartaglobe), Jakarta - Indonesia is seeing positive results in its road trials to have biodiesel with a higher palm oil blend, according to senior officials, as the country is only about two weeks away from the launch..... < read more >

 
Source: https://bepi.mpob.gov.my
Economics and Industry Development Division
Malaysian Palm Oil Board