Edible Oil News in English Archives - Page 2 of 147

Every Indian now consumes 24 kg edible oil a year, triple the 2001 level

India’s edible oil consumption has tripled in two decades, far exceeding health guidelines and driving up import dependence. With 60% of its...

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Niti member bats for GM edible oils for self-sufficiency

India must embrace GM edible oil crops for self-sufficiency, says Niti Aayog’s Ramesh Chand. He advocates strict labelling to protect consumer choice...

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India’s love for oily food triples edible oil use, leads to import surge

India’s per capita edible oil consumption has surged from 8.2 kg in 2001 to 23.5 kg in 2024, surpassing ICMR’s 12 kg...

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Policy paradoxes hinder inflation combat

Despite inflation control pledges, Bangladesh's interim government faces criticism for decisions like gas tariff hikes and edible oil price increases. Economists warn...

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Malaysian palm oil lower

Malaysian palm oil futures fell for a third straight session, with July contracts closing at 4,007 ringgit/ton—the lowest since October. Weakness in...

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SEA urges govt to lift ban on de-oiled rice bran exports to clear stock

The Solvent Extractors' Association (SEA) has urged the government to lift the export ban on de-oiled rice bran, citing surplus stock and...

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Soybean oil price hike temporary: commerce adviser

Commerce Adviser Sheikh Bashir Uddin assured that the recent hike in soybean oil prices—Tk 189/litre for bottled and Tk 169/litre for loose—is...

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Edible oil manufacturers allege duty evasion via Nepal

Two top edible oil associations allege Nepal is rerouting imported oils from countries like Argentina and Brazil to India, dodging tariffs. Despite...