Indonesian palm oil continues to face strong negative narratives on the global stage, particularly around environmental ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

The oil palm tree is native to one of the largest contiguous blocks of lowland rainforest in West Africa, and provides food and habitat for many animals, including threatened species. Grown in ...

The certification for palm oil provided by the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) is one of the food industry’s most prominent sustainability certifications. According to the RSPO, it had ...

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has called for the expansion of oil palm plantations, saying any criticism that this will cause deforestation is nonsense because oil palms are trees too. The ...

Efforts to build a more comprehensive understanding of palm oil continue to intensify, including through formal education ...

Indonesia’s palm oil industry is a stark contrast of wealth and poverty. While corporations reap billions in revenue, villagers living near oil palm plantations suffer. They lose access to farm and ...