Export Volume - China's soybean oil exports hit a record 70,877 tons in October [1] - The first 10 months of the year reached 329,000 tons, almost triple the total exports for the entire year of 2024 [1] Competitive Advantage - Chinese soybean oil is priced $10-15/ton lower than South American soybean oil [1] - Shipping time from China to India is only 10-12 days, significantly shorter than the 50-60 days from Brazil and Argentina [1] Key Importer - Most of China's soybean oil exports in October were to India [1]

China has booked at least three shipments of Australian canola, potentially ending a years-long freeze as the Asian nation seeks to diversify its sources following a trade fallout with Canada https://t.co/PdfjK53mdS ...

Automation & Technology Adoption - Cargill has been utilizing Boston Dynamics' Spot robot at its oilseed facility since mid-2024 [1] - The deployment of Spot is part of Cargill's strategy to increase autonomous operations [1] - The goal is to have robots handle routine tasks, allowing humans to focus on predictive maintenance and long-term planning [1] Operational Efficiency - Robots are being used for routine inspections and visual safety checks [1]