Toyota Tsusho, Dole studying biodiesel venture

Japan’s Toyota Tsusho Corp. is exploring the possibility of investing in a biodiesel venture with Dole Philippines, Inc. Hirohiko Omura of Toyota Tsusho’s North American Region Group-Global Project Planning Development told reporters a study was being conducted with Dole Philippines involving 50- to 200-hectare lots in the cities of Davao and General Santos, but it has yet to find a specific location to plant jathropa. Omura expects to complete the study in two years. (February 25, 2010)