Palm rises on weaker Malaysian ringgit,demand hopes

Malaysian palm oil futures rose on Thursday due to weakness in the Malaysian ringgit and expectations of improved demand as the tropical oil started trading at a discount to rival soft oils. The benchmark palm oil contract FCPOc3 for August delivery on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Exchange closed up 24 ringgit, or 0.62%, at 3,892 …

India s Palm Oil Imports Plunge as Demand for Sunflower Oil Jumps

Lower purchases by India could cap a rally in benchmark Malaysian palm oil futures. India’s palm oil imports plunged to their lowest level in nine months in February, as higher prices prompted buyers to reduce purchases of the tropical oil in favor of rival sunflower oil, according to a leading trade body. Lower purchases by …

Indonesia to Fine Palm Oil Companies$411Million for Operating In Forests Indonesia said in November it had identified some 200,000ha of oil palm plantations in areas designated as forests. Indonesia said on Dec 22 that it would slap palm oil companies operating within forest areas with fines amounting to a total of 4.8 trillion rupiah (S$411 …