Nov 11, 2021 | In the News, Sustainability
At a time when some governments and NGOs are still advocating for palm oil boycotts, the global commodity has received support from the World Wildlife Federation (WWF). In a palm oil scorecard article posted to the WWF website, the NGO presents several reasons for...
Oct 8, 2021 | Research News, Sustainability
Nestlē, the world’s largest food and beverage company, has produced an interactive video presentation that walks consumers through its decision to use sustainably produced palm oil, as well as actions the corporation is taking to further improve on the palm oil...
Aug 24, 2021 | Sustainability
The Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) reports that, as of July 29, 2021, 5.279 million hectares of oil palm-planted areas out of a total 5.865 million hectares (90 per cent) have been certified sustainable by the country’s MSPO, including independent and organized...
May 19, 2021 | Sustainability
The global economy will look vastly different in the aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic. The virus has uncovered the grave risk that the world faces from deforestation. Prior to the crisis, many scientists had warned that deforestation and other industrial...
Apr 7, 2021 | Sustainability
What is palmitic acid? Palmitic acid is the most common saturated fatty acid in the human diet. Palmitic acid is not considered an essential fatty acid because the body can make its own from glucose (sugar). Why does the body need palmitic acid? The most...
Mar 16, 2021 | Sustainability
Knowledgeable conservationists have long advocated for sustainable palm oil as the only way to protect orangutans and other wildlife from extinction. Thanks to an ambitious campaign spearheaded by the Chester Zoo in 2017, Chester England is now the world’s first city...
