Palm oil

JDE Peet’s commits to newly validated near-term and net-zero SBTi targets

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

All these targets are consistent with SBTi's 1.5°C mitigation pathway to achieve net-zero by 2050.

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  • All these targets are consistent with SBTi's 1.5°C mitigation pathway to achieve net-zero by 2050.
  • These new targets increase JDE Peet's’ previous SBTi-approved commitments that were in line with a well below 2°C pathway.
  • The new net-zero compliant targets are currently the most ambitious designation available through the SBTi process.
  • As the result of a periodical review of its progress under its Common Grounds sustainability programme, JDE Peet’s is now able to commit to more extensive targets.

NEARLY TWO DECADES ON, EUROPE CONTINUES TO DRIVE GLOBAL DEMAND FOR RSPO CERTIFIED PALM OIL

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Monday, April 8, 2024

The shipment, originating from Malaysia, contained the world's first cargo of certified sustainable palm oil (CSPO).

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  • The shipment, originating from Malaysia, contained the world's first cargo of certified sustainable palm oil (CSPO).
  • As the first palm oil grower to have all of its operations certified in 2008, United Plantations (UP) in Malaysia produced the first shipment of RSPO CSPO, which was imported by AarhusKarlhamn (AAK), United Kingdom.
  • Since then, RSPO has seen membership increase from 500 members in 2010 to nearly 6,000 in 2024, with Europe accounting for 2,854.
  • A group of private organisations formed the Dutch Alliance for Sustainable Palm Oil (DASPO) in 2008 with the goal that all palm oil imported into the Dutch market be RSPO certified by 2015.

New Plant-Based Cream Cheese from SimplyV Arrives On Grocery Shelves

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

SimplyV , a new plant-based cream cheese brand from Franklin Foods—one of the largest cream cheese manufacturers in the United States—is now available in independent grocery retailers across the country for consumers to experience.

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  • SimplyV , a new plant-based cream cheese brand from Franklin Foods—one of the largest cream cheese manufacturers in the United States—is now available in independent grocery retailers across the country for consumers to experience.
  • plant-based cream cheese bar to U.S. consumers in select markets in March 2023, along with 8-oz.
  • The plant-based bar, a popular format with regular dairy cream cheese, can be used for cooking and baking, as well as spreading.
  • (Photo: SimplyV)
    SimplyV is made with almonds, but offers the velvety smooth taste and texture of dairy cream cheese.

Biodiesel Feedstocks Market Technologies, Synthesis, Efficiency and Policies Report, with Profiles of AG Processing, Argent Energy, Cargill, Chevron Renewable Energy, Eni S.P.A and Neste - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

Regarding market demand, Europe is the largest biodiesel market.

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  • Regarding market demand, Europe is the largest biodiesel market.
  • Demand for biodiesel in EMEA is negligible and is not expected to grow significantly in the coming years.
  • EMEA's meager market share and growth are mainly due to its large production and usage of fossil fuels, including fossil diesel.
  • The report concludes with a competitive landscape of the global biodiesel market and company profiles of the various players in the area.

Agritask Launches Risk Assessment Engine for EUDR Compliance Solution

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Agritask , a crop supply intelligence company, today announced the introduction of its Risk Assessment Engine for its EUDR Compliance Solution, designed for large-scale food and beverage operations to map supply chains and collect and analyze plot data in line with the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).

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  • Agritask , a crop supply intelligence company, today announced the introduction of its Risk Assessment Engine for its EUDR Compliance Solution, designed for large-scale food and beverage operations to map supply chains and collect and analyze plot data in line with the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).
  • The new Risk Assessment engine offers an advanced algorithm to automate and optimize risk assessment, further enhancing Agritask’s comprehensive EUDR Solution that also uniquely enables traceability, mitigation actions and reports in line with the regulation’s due diligence process.
  • “Agritask’s New Risk Assessment Engine as part of our EUDR solution provides food and beverage companies with the advanced intelligent tools they need to assess plot risks, manage complex remediation and generate audit-ready due diligence reports.”
    The EUDR Compliance Solution offers food and beverage companies critical features to map their supply chains – the first and most challenging step to ensuring compliance with EUDR’s information requirements – and to gain actionable insights on the data.
  • Beyond risk assessment, Agritask’s solution also provides further investigation or mitigation actions to help users complete steps in the EUDR due diligence process.

Biodiesel Market Analysis Forecasts Significant Growth 2024-2030: Global Insights on Trends, Industry Expansion and Top Companies

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

DUBLIN, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Biodiesel Market, Size, Share, Global Forecast 2024-2030, Industry Trends, Growth, Insight, Top Companies Analysis" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • DUBLIN, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Biodiesel Market, Size, Share, Global Forecast 2024-2030, Industry Trends, Growth, Insight, Top Companies Analysis" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The global biodiesel market is projected to boom at a CAGR of 6.05% between 2024 and 2030, to reach US$ 59.26 billion by 2030.
  • Moreover, increasing manufacturing meets the rising demand, bolstering the global biodiesel market by presenting more sustainable fuel options and mitigating reliance on fossil fuels.
  • Besides, government assistance for renewable energy tasks is contributing to the boom of the global biodiesel market.

Graphjet Technology Accelerates Production Timeline at State-of-the-Art Manufacturing Plant in Malaysia

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Monday, March 4, 2024

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, March 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Graphjet Technology (“Graphjet” or “the Company”), a leading developer of patented technologies to produce graphite and graphene directly from agricultural waste, today announced it has accelerated the timeline for its planned manufacturing plant in Malaysia.

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  • Graphjet is advancing construction of its first manufacturing plant in the Kuantan district of Pahang State in Malaysia, which is expected to be commissioned by the second quarter of 2024.
  • Over time, the Company expects to scale the facility to 13,000 tonnes of annual graphite production by second half of 2026.
  • Graphjet’s green technology uses an environmentally friendly methods in a completely circular solution using waste and its processes eliminate emissions and pollutions.
  • Graphjet’s manufacturing technology provides up to an 83% reduction in carbon footprint and up to an 80% reduction in cost compared to traditional processes.

Life Time Shares Five Common Food Imposters to Promote Healthy Choices this National Nutrition Month

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

CHANHASSEN, Minn., March 6, 2024  /PRNewswire/ -- The landscape of food is complex – and it's only getting worse. Ensuring you're buying genuine, healthy ingredients is increasingly challenging because of misleading labels on products that mask bad items in otherwise healthy-looking choices at the grocery store.

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  • Ensuring you're buying genuine, healthy ingredients is increasingly challenging because of misleading labels on products that mask bad items in otherwise healthy-looking choices at the grocery store.
  • To help everyone recognize the good from the bad, Life Time (NYSE: LTH), offers five "healthy" food favorites that can sneakily hide harmful fillers and cheap, unhealthy substitutes.
  • By avoiding pre-ground coffee, you can eliminate the potential for these imposters and enjoy a fresher-tasting brew.
  • Maple Syrup: Cherished for its natural sweetness, maple syrup – like honey – is one of the most common categories full of imposters.

Global Conservation Launches New Film Series: War on Nature

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Monday, March 4, 2024

SAN FRANCISCO, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Conservation, the only international non-profit organization focused on direct protection of endangered National Parks and Indigenous Territories in developing countries, is proud to present its new film series War on Nature.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Conservation , the only international non-profit organization focused on direct protection of endangered National Parks and Indigenous Territories in developing countries, is proud to present its new film series War on Nature .
  • "Without these Heroes in Protection, the Earth would not stand a chance against humankind's War on Nature," said Jeff Morgan, Founder and Executive Director of Global Conservation.
  • Upcoming episodes in 2024 in the War on Nature series include Panama, Georgia, Zimbabwe, Borneo, and Marine Protection.
  • For more information on the War on Nature film series, please visit WaronNature.org .

KCI, a subsidiary of Samyang Group, won 'Platinum Medal' in EcoVadis ESG Rating, Ranked in the Top 1% worldwide

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Monday, March 4, 2024

EcoVadis Sustainability Rating is the world's largest ESG ratings platform used by more than 120,000 companies in 180 countries around the world.

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  • EcoVadis Sustainability Rating is the world's largest ESG ratings platform used by more than 120,000 companies in 180 countries around the world.
  • KCI is a raw material supplier for many global cosmetics companies including L'Oréal, P&G, and Unilever.
  • In addition, KCI has participated in sustainability initiatives such as UNGC (UN Global Compact) and RC (Responsible Care).
  • KCI is one of the world's top three suppliers in the field of hair conditioning, holding leading products worldwide.