Can Nestlé Source Peruvian Palm Oil Without Deforestation? – Analysis
Palm oil cultivation is booming in Peru, boosting the income of small farmers who supply Swiss food giant Nestlé with the product. But the crop is one of the main drivers of deforestation in this part of the country. Can farmers really “go green” amid so much demand?Eurasia Review, 17 July 2019
Peru, Palm Oil, deforestation, NDPE
Protected forests to grow under new rules, says palm oil watchdog
Protected forest areas will grow by up to 10% under new rules to stop deforestation, the palm oil industry watchdog said on Tuesday, which is working to make the edible oil greener.Reuters, 16 July 2019
, Palm Oil, NDPE, RSPO
Sime Darby Plantation strengthens policy on suppliers who violate no-deforestation commitments
Sime Darby Plantation (SDP) recently published its ‘Working with Suppliers to Draw the Line on Deforestation’ policy statement to strengthen its commitment to achieve a sustainable supply chain.Eco-Business, 05 July 2019
Malaysia, Palm Oil, NDPE