Soybean oil premiums in Argentina have surged since the beginning of the month, to trade at one of the highest levels on record since Fastmarkets started following the market in 2018, with volumes for nearby deliveries pressured by Indian demand and a slow pace of farmer sales, according to sources

Fastmarkets is inviting feedback from the industry on the pricing methodology for several vegetable oils and meals prices as part of its announced annual methodology review process.

The USDA raised US soybean 2024/25 crop output estimates to 4.6 billion bu, surpassing previous records and market projections.

Brazilian soybean exports maintained a robust pace in July, surpassing last year's figures, while corn shipments faced challenges in keeping up with demand.

The European Commission released its latest set of data on the imports of soybean, soybean meal, rapeseed, sunflower oil and palm oil into the EU

Argentina is on track to regain its position as the largest soy meal exporter in 2023-2024, with its soybean crop  – which has nearly doubled in size – starting to be harvested, but the country faces increasing competition from Brazil and the US for global market share, Fastmarkets understands.

The recent shift is supported by the country's increased biodiesel blending mandate and there are moves to raise it further in the coming years

As the Intercontinental Exchange launches the first RBD soybean oil futures contract, David Becker explains the advantages of having an exchange-traded derivative and how this will help protect against price volatility

The project also creates a traceability system for all diesel cycle fuels to help ensuring the quality of the fuels

Brazil's agricultural exports soared in the first week of March, which underscores the country's pivotal role in global food supply