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 ...
When most kids rebel against their families, they might become a ski bum, join a band, or go to art school. Shen Ming Lee decided to start a company. “I grew up in the conventional palm oil industry,” ...
ALAMEDA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Checkerspot announced that it has successfully developed the world’s first high-oleic palm oil alternative produced entirely through the fermentation of microalgae, ...
Which Country is the Largest Producer of Palm Oil in the World? As of 2024, Indonesia ranks first in global palm oil production, followed closely by Malaysia. Together, these two Southeast Asian ...
A new report calls on palm oil-buying firms to take serious steps to address systemic imbalances in the distribution of profits across the supply chain. Smallholder farmers produce nearly one-third of ...
Oil crops serve both dietary and industrial needs, shaping and reflecting global economies. Sustainability concerns drive both supply and demand of oil crop markets, via production practices and ...