By Bernadette Christina and Ashley Tang KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 11 (Reuters) - Indonesia's move to pause biodiesel expansion and ...

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, ...

Palm oil is one of the most versatile ingredients in food, found in a diverse range of products from chocolate to pizza dough to instant noodles. But it’s also a deforestation-linked commodity, and is ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...