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The Laos Methanol Poisoning Could Happen To You: Early Signs, Symptoms You Should Be Aware Of

Methanol-tainted alcohol at a Laos hostel killed six tourists and blinded a British man, raising urgent safety concerns for travellers.

International Business Times UK

Sugar Prices Retreat on the Outlook for Higher Brazil Sugar Production

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV25 ) on Monday closed down -0.19 (-1.16%), and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV25 ) closed down -4.50 (-0.94%). Sugar prices on Monday fell sharply to 1-week lows. The outlook for Brazil's sugar mills to boost sugar production at the expense of ethanol...

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The Outlook for Higher Brazil Sugar Production Weighs on Prices

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV25 ) today is down -0.13 (-0.79%), and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV25 ) is down -2.00 (-0.42%). Sugar prices today are weaker and fell to 1-week lows. The outlook for Brazil's sugar mills to boost sugar production at the expense of ethanol...

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What is methanol poisoning? The colourless, tasteless liquid that can kill

Methanol is an important industrial solvent used in antifreeze, paint thinners and windshield washer fluid

The Independent UK

UK’s largest bioethanol plant to shut after blow from Starmer’s trade deal with Trump

Associated British Foods says 160 jobs will be lost at Vivergo site in Hull after ministers refuse to fund rescue

The Guardian - UK

Corn Holding onto Penny Gains at Midday

Corn futures are trying to show some gains on Wednesday as bulls try to battle back with gains of 1 to 1 ¼ cent gains. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is up a penny at $3.55 1/4. EIA data showed a total of 1.093 million barrels per day...

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Can Sugar Break Out from Its Bearish Trend?

World sugar futures are a soft commodity. While cocoa, Arabica coffee, and frozen concentrated orange juice futures reached record highs in 2024 and 2025, the world sugar contract remains significantly below its record peak price. Sugar is a crucial food ingredient and is also required for ethanol production in Brazil,…

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What the heck is ‘scrumping’? Why humans are so good at digesting alcohol

African apes may be able to better metabolize alcohol, allowing them to eat nearly 10 pounds of fruit a day

The Independent UK

Corn Sees Some Green on Wednesday

Corn futures posted a slight bounce back on Wednesday, with contracts fractionally to 2 ½ cents in the green at the close. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was up 2 1/2 cents at $3.74 3/4. Weekly ethanol production was tallied at 1.096 million barrels per day during the...

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Corn Bouncing Back on Wednesday

Corn futures are showing 1 to 3 ¼ cent gains across the front months at the midday part of the Wednesday session. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is up 3 1/2 cents at $3.75 3/4. Weekly ethanol production was tallied at 1.096 million barrels per day during the...

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10 Things About Gasoline That Mechanics Wish You Knew

You probably think filling up at the pump is a no-brainer, but mechanics see the damage caused by poor fuel choices every day. From using the wrong octane to topping off your tank, small habits can add up to costly repairs. Most drivers don’t realize how big an impact gasoline…

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Corn Bulls Post Gains on Wednesday

Corn futures extended the strength on Wednesday, as contracts were 4 to 5 cents in the green at the final bell. The front month CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was up 4 1/4 cents at $3.92 3/4. EIA data released this morning put average daily ethanol production at 1.087...

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Energy Commodities in Q2- Where are they Heading in Q3?

The energy sector of the commodities asset class declined in Q2, reversing a Q1 gain into a loss for the first half of 2025. Crude oil led on the downside after a volatile quarter, driven by geopolitical events.

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Under-threat bioethanol plant says talks with Government a ‘positive signal’

The UK’s largest producer – Vivergo Fuels in Hull – has said it could shut in September ‘unless the Government acts’, following the UK-US trade deal.

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The Guardian - UK

Britain’s biggest biofuel plant could close over impact of UK-US trade deal

ABF threatens to shut Vivergo site in Hull in September amid warnings bioethanol industry could collapse

Evening Standard

UK’s largest bioethanol plant to shut in September ‘unless Government acts’

Vivergo Fuels’ Hull site will stop production in September unless the Government can provide ‘a longer-term solution’, following the US trade deal.

The Guardian - AU

Scientists develop methanol breathalyser that could prevent thousands of poisonings each year

Prototype is able to detect small concentrations of the toxic substance in alcoholic drinks or on someone’s breath

Reason

Iowa Landowners Fight Seizure of Private Property for a Pipeline

The proposed 2,500-mile pipeline would transfer carbon dioxide from ethanol plants in five states to a permanent storage site in North Dakota.

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‘Doesn’t Even Smell Like Gas’: Texas Man Drives Volkswagen to 76 Gas Station. Then He Realizes He Filled Up On a Mystery Liquid

A Houston motorist says he spent $52 at the pump before realizing something was seriously wrong with the fuel. What came out wasn’t gas, and it could cause major damage.In a TikTok video viewed more than 1.4 million times, creator Kam Jackson (@kamiibltzjackson) shows us what happened recently when he…

The Independent UK

Why the US trade deal could come with a long-term health cost for the UK

Critics argue the recent UK-US trade deal could undercut domestic producers, introduce lower standards for food and even compromise public health.

The Conversation

Cheaper food or a compromise on standards? Why the UK’s trade deal with the US is sounding alarm bells

British farmers and food safety campaigners have been sounding the alarm over the recent deal struck between the UK and US. The agreement offers unprecedented access to US agricultural exports such as beef and ethanol into the UK market.

The Independent UK

Methanol poisoning: Why travellers are at risk, and how to reduce the dangers

‘Steer clear, drink beer’ is a wise strategy, say campaigners as MSF figures reveal 1,000 suspected incidents in the past 25 years

Fortune

Half of the world’s cars won’t be fully electric by 2040—Renault and Geely are betting big on hybrids to fill the gap

Horse Powertrain’s modular hybrid tech aims to bridge the global EV gap—and help automakers scale clean mobility faster across diverse markets.

The Guardian - UK

Trade deal with US could spell end of UK’s bioethanol industry, say bosses

Hundreds of jobs may be at risk, say heads of ABF Sugar and Ensus, as Starmer agrees to remove tariffs on US ethanol

The Guardian - UK

Aston Martin and Rolls-Royce share prices soar as manufacturers welcome US tariff cuts

Jet engine maker, automotive industry, and UK steel sector voice relief after trade deal announcement

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