The governments of France, Germany, the UK, Denmark and the Netherlands have officially pledged to make palm oil production 100% sustainable by 2020.  By ensuring that they demand only certified sustainable palm oil, these countries aim to force ethical and environmental practice on an industry punishing ecosystems across the globe….

Malaysia currently accounts for 39 percent of world palm oil production and 44 percent of world exports.  This makes it one of the biggest players in the industry – one rife with environmental degradation and human rights violations.  Pressed by international upset at rampant deforestation, ghastly carbon emissions and working…

The Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) has recently been celebrating a predicted rise in demand for sustainable palm oil.  According to a Credit Suisse report, “palm should gradually improve its image and see the benefits of a trend toward more ‘natural’ oils. We expect it to grow by 10% on…