Palm oil is the most popular vegetable oil in the world, but not everyone is sold on it. Food experts told us why some people ...

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, ...

Scientists have developed a new method to produce bio-oil and bioenergy applications using the surface fiber waste of date ...

The date palm has been a “Tree of Life” in the Middle East, providing ...

Southeast Asia’s tropical forests are renowned for their biodiversity, but at the same time face significant threats from the expansion of oil palm plantations. With global demand for palm oil rising, ...

PALM oil has a curious public relations challenge. For something so widely present in our lives, it is still often rather poorly introduced.

Ganoderma spreads in Malaysia, affecting newly replanted areas Fungal infection could reduce palm oil yields significantly Palm board says 13.7% of surveyed Malaysian palm areas infected KUALA LUMPUR, ...

KANSAS CITY— The global palm oil market is managing a slew of conundrums. While it is the most consumed vegetable oil in the world, it also is considered by some groups as “the world’s most hated crop ...

Monoculture palm oil production has come at the cost of rainforest habitat, particularly in Malaysia and Indonesia. Researchers are conducting experimental trials in Malaysian Borneo to see if native ...