In the outline of the rise of the crude and the perception of its shortage, the biofuels entered to the market, putting pressure on the food prices at world level. How much do they impact and to who they benefit? An analysis of the programs adopted in the different countries, by the economist and professor of the University of Indianapolis.Â

The market of the ingredients of the food animal-grains, oleaginous, flours and other energy sources and protein-, has changed significantly in the last two years. But the fundamental underlying causes of this change are something novel for the world trade: it is not a situation of product shortage but rather of a bigger demand for the same ones. Leer más »

(FMN) The steep rise in fuel prices is creating opportunities for entrepreneurs to innovate and discover new low-cost feedstocks for biofuels production.

Neptune Industries, a Florida company, is looking to collect waste generated by its fish farming operation to fertilize algae production for biodiesel feedstocks. Leer más »