oil
The ROSE foundation celebrate 30 years of success in used oil recycling
More than 1,5 billion litres of hazardous used motor oil has been kept out of the environment, thanks to the efforts of the ROSE Foundation (Recycling Oil Saves the Environment) which celebrates 30 years of successfully driving the responsible recycling of used lubricating oil. ROSE, a non-profit organisation that[...]
Processing of condiments Part 18: Sesame-seed oil
Sesame is an erect, annual plant (Sesamum indicum L. Pedaliaceae), which is cultivated for its seeds, which are used for food flavouring and for the extraction of a prized oil. The seeds are yellowish-white, brown, and grey through to black. Characteristics of the seeds are that they are flat,[...]
Yield vs oil: the future lies in and not or
Judging from recent reports and data, there is tremendous potential for increased sunflower production in South Africa. According to the Bureau for Food and Agricultural Policy (BFAP), local sunflower production has shown virtually no real growth over the past two decades, despite domestic demand for oilcake and vegetable oil[...]
Fuel to climb as oil outmuscles Rand
Global oil prices strode higher during July, setting the stage for fuel price increases in August despite a surprise upside from the Rand. This is according to the Automobile Association which was commenting on unaudited month-end fuel price data released by the Central Energy Fund. As matters currently stand,[...]
Oil, Rand in corona fuel crash
Globally destructive economic instability has pushed fuel prices into drastic retreat, leading to some very rare good news for South African motorists. This is according to the Automobile Association (AA), which was commenting on unaudited mid-month fuel price data released by the Central Energy Fund. "Coming in the wake[...]