Palm oil is one of the most versatile ingredients in food, found in a diverse range of products from chocolate to pizza dough to instant noodles. But it’s also a deforestation-linked commodity, and is ...

Exports from top producers Indonesia, Malaysia could fall 20% by 2030 Supply outlook for small farms falls short of official estimates Smallholders avoid replanting due to costs, income loss Palm oil ...

Palm oil is a vital ingredient in many foods, beauty products, cleaning products and biofuels. But it has also been a massive cause of deforestation in South East Asia in recent years. Companies are ...

As concerns about opaque supply chains and unethically harvested cosmetics ingredients grow, consumers are increasingly calling for sustainable, environmentally-friendly products which cause minimal ...

A lack of credible alternatives may have left commitments by European food brands and retailers to eradicate palm oil few and far between. Instead, focus has largely shifted to sustainable sourcing – ...

Major brands including Nestlé, PepsiCo and Unilever have launched the Aceh Sustainable Palm Oil Working Group to align with a new road map for deforestation-free palm oil in the Indonesian province.

Industry Insight from Ethical Corporation Magazine, a part of Thomson Reuters. Sector long plagued by allegations of forced-labour and land-rights abuses RSPO"s Nov 2024 standard toughens rules on ...