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 ...

Malaysia and Indonesia are the centre of palm oil production. They are the two biggest exporters in the world, with Indonesian palm oil making up 58% of the market and Malaysia 24%. Palm oil is also a ...

The ubiquitous ingredient contributes to the loss of tropical forests. By Manuela Andreoni Palm oil — the ubiquitous ingredient for all things spreadable, from toothpaste to ice cream — is now the ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. A surge of deforestation for oil palm plantations in a Sumatran orangutan reserve means top consumer brands may be selling products with illegal ...

A deep dive into the accelerating race to replace palm oil, exploring the latest breakthroughs in yeast‑based fermentation, ...