palm oil
Ferrero drives forward three-year plan for delivering sustainable Malaysian palm oil supplies
Ferrero is initiating results of a major study in Malaysia with the Sustainable Agriculture Network (SAN), that have paved way for a new three plan delivering solutions for biodiverse palm oil production, writes Neill Barston.
Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Industry faces key global pressures from Indonesia’s concerning palm oil export ban
The surprise decision by authorities in Indonesia last weekend to ban exports of palm oil could well have major implications for some of the biggest manufacturers within the confectionery sector.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Indonesian palm oil export ban places pressure on global industry supply chains
Indonesia’s decision to place a temporary export ban on palm oil could significantly impact manufacturing operations, including major brands within the confectionery and snacks sector, according to market analysts, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Ferrero publishes latest transparency lists of palm oil supply sources
Ferrero has revealed the latest in its lists of published palm oil suppliers, further underlining its commitment to sustainable sourcing practices, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Earthworm sustainability venture seeks key improvements for Solomon Islands palm oil
Non-profit environmental organisation Earthworm, Swiss oils group Florin AG and supplier Guadalcanal Plains Palm Oil, have undertaken a venture supporting over 230 smallholders in the Solomon Islands with key agricultural training, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Palm Oil Monitor recaps key industry certification webinar
Palm Oil Monitor participated in an extensive webinar in Jakarta recently, covering the future of Indonesia Sustainable Palm Oil (ISPO) certification in the global environment.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Nestlé’s ‘forest positive’ strategy targets elimination of palm oil and cocoa deforestation
Nestlé has pledged to intensify its efforts to protect and retain global forests in its areas of operation, as a central element of its plans to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Cargill begins work on $200 million Indonesian palm oil processing facility
The global Cargill group has confirmed plans to build a new US$200 million palm oil refinery in Lampung, Indonesia, targeting development of a sustainably-focused supply chain delivering verified deforestation free products, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Ferrero unveils latest palm oil charter in collaboration with Earthworm non-profit group
As global focus turns to World Environment Day on 5 June, the Ferrero Group has unveiled its latest Palm Oil Charter in collaboration with non-profit organisation Earthworm, as the business seeks to enhance its sustainable usage of the key market ingredient, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Nestlé joins billion-dollar industry initiative tackling Southeast Asia deforestation
The Nestlé group has joined a major industry initiative in Southeast Asia targeting the protection and restoration of over 500,000 hectares of tropical forests playing a central role in palm oil production, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Malaysian and Russian oils and fats experts explore key food safety issues
Malaysian and Russian experts on fats, oils and biotechnology have recently assembled virtually for a web event moderated by the Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC), to address processing contaminants in edible oils, such as 3-MCPD.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Processing
Mondelez, Mars and Nestle back Consumer Goods Forum projects tackling forced labour and deforestation
Major confectionery groups including Mondelez, Mars and Nestle, as part of the Consumer Goods Forum (CGF), have backed the organisation’s first ever Forest Positive Coalition of Action report, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Sustainability
ADM extends commitments for sustainable palm and soy production
The ADM industry solutions and ingredients group has renewed its commitment to sustainable, ethical and responsible production with a revamped policy on protecting forests, biodiversity and communities, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Germany’s BDSI industry group lobbies for EU-wide sustainability policy
Germany’s BDSI (Federal Association of the Confectionery Industry), has renewed calls for an EU-wide policy ensuring joined-up sustainability policies in its crucial cocoa supply chains, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability