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, ...

How companies can balance palm oil’s everyday benefits with ecologic issues. Palm oil is one of the world’s most widely used vegetable oils and found in nearly 50 percent of all packaged products, ...

Palm oil is everywhere—especially in packaged foods—so knowing its benefits and issues helps you make smarter choices. Nutritionally, palm oil sits between coconut oil and olive oil, with mixed ...

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 ...

A recent opinion article in ThePrint, titled Oil is making India obese and import-hungry. Modi wants to change that, goes beyond merely criticising palm oil for increasing obesity in the country. It ...

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 (Reuters) - Malaysia’s palm oil production remained resilient despite potential disruption from floods that have hit several states in recent months, the Malaysian Palm Oil Board ...

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 ...

Major brands including Nestlé, PepsiCo and Unilever have launched the Aceh Sustainable Palm Oil Working Group to align with a new road map for deforestation-free palm oil in the Indonesian province.

MUMBAI, Jan 16 (Reuters) - India's palm oil imports are set to plunge to a near five-year low in January, hit by negative refining margins as the tropical oil's premium over rivals drives buyers to ...

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 ...