In kitchens across Nigeria, palm oil is not a choice; it is a constant. It colours the stew, thickens the soup, carries ...

Palm oil is everywhere - from your favourite instant noodles to everyday skincare products. Its versatility and cost-effectiveness have made it a staple in food and cosmetic industries. But behind its ...

Negative campaigns against palm oil have resurfaced in recent weeks, particularly following a series of floods and landslides ...

Is palm oil bad for you? This versatile fat is extremely common, found in at least 50% of products in U.S. supermarkets, per 2024 research published in Foods. But while prevalent, there’s a lot of ...

If you take a look at the ingredient lists of items such as Cheez-its, frozen pizzas, Little Debbie products, and even certain lipsticks, you are likely to find one similar substance listed: palm oil.

Palm oil derives from the fruit of the oil palm tree. Its high fat content has led to concerns that it may raise cholesterol levels and increase the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). However, ...

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 ...

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 ...

It is well known that palm oil is near-ubiquitous in food. It’s present in cakes, chocolate bars, biscuits, doughnuts, bread and even instant noodles. In fact, many sources suggest that around 50% of ...

China has “panda diplomacy,” Australia parades koalas at global summits and now Malaysia plans to join the Asia-Pacific trend for adorable ambassadors – by gifting orangutans to countries that buy its ...