Palm Oil

Can plantations value more than profit? Some in Malaysia think so
Plantation owners in the Borneo state of Sabah are setting aside land for conservation but some remain sceptical.
Published On 28 Jun 2023
Malaysian palm oil giant seeks to repair image after abuse claims
Sime Darby Plantation Berhad is fighting a US ban on its products after reported labour violations at its plantations.
Published On 25 May 2022
Can Brazil and Argentina satiate India’s food oil hunger?
After war disrupted Ukrainian supplies and Indonesia banned palm oil exports, India looked at new markets for its needs.
Published On 17 May 2022
Ukraine-Russia war jolts India’s import-dependent edible oil mkt
India gets nearly all its sunflower oil from Ukraine and Russia, supplies that have been held up, pushing up prices.
Published On 15 Mar 2022

India, one of the world’s largest buyers of vegetable oils, has struggled to wean itself off imports.

Deforestation and extreme weather are two of the risks that could lead to losses for firms, a survey of 500 firms found.

Up to 35 percent hikes in food, fuel prices since the coup make it harder for the poor to feed themselves: UN agency.

Palm oil is used in half of all consumer goods. But to produce it, rainforests get destroyed and wildlife is endangered.

US customs agency ban follows probe into forced labour allegations; FGV says it upholds labour standards.

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