Inexpensive, often-invisible, and the source of environmental destruction: this is the story of palm oil. We cook with it. We bathe with it. We use it for mood lighting. Palm oil is an ingredient in processed foods, cosmetics, hygiene products, biofuels, and candles; experts estimate it’s found in 50% of the items on grocery store shelves. […]
A thoroughly mapped supply chain is vital for sustainable palm oil, says Palm Done Right The spotlight will shine on the palm oil industry and its supply chain next month as the second annual Palm Done Right Month calls to action key players across the industry to foster the eco-conscious production of this controversial ingredient. […]
Last July Lorrie Baumanm from Gourmet News published the article “Rehabilitating Plam Oil’s Evil Reputation” where Neil Bloomquist our Director of Innovation and Business Development was interviewed.
US company C16 Biosciences has developed a way to ‘brew’ palm oil through microbial fermentation, producing sustainable, deforestation-free palm oil. But what will the impact on smallholder farmers be – and will consumers accept it? – The Food Navigator-LATAM
Here’s a look at three pathways to creating a bright future for palm oil cultivation. Looking into the future we know that palm oil is here to stay. Palm oil is a superior vegetable oil when done right. It brings functional benefits to markets and economic progress to producing countries, so it has the capacity […]
(Why We Use It, and Why Palm Done Right is So Important) Palm oil is a unique crop. It’s the world’s most popular edible oil, comprising one third of all vegetable oil consumed across the planet. According to global data, every single person consumes 17 pounds of palm oil per year on average. – New Barn Organics
