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...
Jan 26, 2021 | Sustainability
Charged with identifying ways to prevent the extinction of species around the world, including Bornean Orangutans, the UK’s Chester Zoo officials have determined that promoting the use of sustainable palm oil is a viable solution for halting deforestation. Chester...
Jan 19, 2021 | Sustainability
Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) Deputy Chief Executive Officer Belvinder Sron has called for a greater global commitment to importing and supporting certified sustainable palm oil, for the good of our planet and its people. Sron stressed this point while moderating...
Dec 22, 2020 | Sustainability
Sabah, a state in Malaysia, is well known worldwide for its rich variety of wildlife including the protected Bornean elephants. Protecting these creatures is a big job, involving several different organizations around the globe. That’s why the Malaysian government has...
Nov 11, 2020 | Sustainability
The European Union’s (EU) Farm to Fork (F2F) Strategy, the heart of the EU Green Deal, aims to create fair, healthy and environmentally friendly food systems. During a presentation at the International Palm Oil Sustainability Conference (IPOSC), Frans Claassen, chair...
