Palm oil is one of the world’s most widely used vegetable oils and found in nearly 50 percent of all packaged products, according to the World Wildlife Fund. It plays a vital role in foods, baked ...

Extreme weather is affecting productivity of palm oil industry in Indonesia and Malaysia Anti-deforestation regulations are also pushing the industry to improve sustainability practices ...

Palm oil is cheap to produce in large quantities but unsustainable production methods, notably deforestation, means the bad can far outweigh the good. As a result, brands are increasingly distancing ...

A deep dive into the accelerating race to replace palm oil, exploring the latest breakthroughs in yeast‑based fermentation, plant‑derived fats, and CO2‑converted alternatives. From Clean Food Group to ...

Deforestation for oil palm plantations has increased for the second year in a row in Indonesia, the world’s biggest producer of palm oil, bucking a decade-long decline in forest loss. A third of the ...

Palm oil production growth plummets to 1% from 7% Indonesia boosts biodiesel consumption, curbs exports Palm oil prices surge past soyoil amid tight supplies Biofuel demand to drive up vegoil prices ...

Indonesian authorities have reclaimed 2 million hectares (5 million acres) of forest from illegal oil palm plantations under a militarized crackdown, but critics say it disproportionately targets ...