2016 May
May 2016 News Updates
July 1, 2016 |The Malayan sunbear, also known as the honeybear, is classified as vulnerable by the IUCN, due to the large-scale destruction of its habitat in the last 30 years. This bear is another victim of the race for palm oil gold. … Read More
Karen Cannard – Palm oil: The good, bad and ugly
June 24, 2016 |buryfreepress.co.uk Karen Cannard – Palm oil: The good, bad and ugly A personal view A personal view
07:53 07:52 Monday 30 May 2016
In recent weeks, I’ve found myself squinting at the small print on packaging labels, more so than … Read More
Palm oil battle spreads beyond ethical investors – FT.com
June 24, 2016 |ft.com Palm oil battle spreads beyond ethical investors – FT.com Author alertsLoading data… F
or years, concerns surrounding the palm oil sector’s environmental impact failed to reach beyond a limited group of ethical investors.
However, the tough stance from big … Read More
Fonterra PKE supplier ban
June 24, 2016 |stuff.co.nz Fonterra PKE supplier ban TOM PULLAR-STRECKER
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The clearance of forests for palm oil production in Indonesia has helped feed New Zealand’s cattle boom.
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The clearance of forests for palm … Read More
The vegetable oil that fuels a $50 billion business
June 24, 2016 |The vegetable oil that fuels a $50 billion business
By Katie Pisa, for CNN
Updated 1822 GMT (0222 HKT) May 26, 2016 Used in margarine, palm oil is solid at room temperature and free of trans fats. Photos: 9 things … Read More
Palm oil challenge – Business News | The Star Online
June 15, 2016 |thestar.com.my Palm oil challenge – Business News | The Star Online
The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) has come under fire by some of the biggest plantation companies, which are also its founding members. IOI Corp Bhd is challenging … Read More
Courts, controversy and CSR – the palm oil story
June 15, 2016 |foodnavigator.com Courts, controversy and CSR – the palm oil story FoodNavigator.com
IOI believes the decision is “highly disproportionate” and is now going to sue the RSPO as a result.
Meanwhile, Nestlé has concluded that IOI’s plans to address issues such … Read More
RSPO – it’s hard to live with it – Business News | The Star Online
June 15, 2016 |thestar.com.my RSPO – it’s hard to live with it – Business News | The Star Online by hanim adnan
But you cannot do without it
IT is never an easy ride for oil palm growers to be members of the … Read More
Nestlé to cut all ties with IOI over palm oil action plan: ‘It doesn’t go far enough’
June 14, 2016 |foodnavigator.com Nestlé to cut all ties with IOI over palm oil action plan: ‘It doesn’t go far enough’ FoodNavigator.com
Post a commentBy David BurrowsDavid Burrows , 12-May-20162016-05-12T00:00:00Z Last updated on 24-May-2016 at 17:55 GMT2016-05-24T17:55:13Z
Nestlé is cutting ties with palm … Read More
Top palm oil producer sues green group over deforestation allegations
June 14, 2016 |theguardian.com Top palm oil producer sues green group over deforestation allegations Adam Vaughan
One of the world’s largest palm oil producers is suing the green body that suspended its sustainability certification last month because of allegations it had deforested Indonesian … Read More