Palm oil derives from the fruit of the oil palm tree. Its high fat content has led to concerns that it may raise cholesterol levels and increase the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). However, ...

It is well known that palm oil is near-ubiquitous in food. It’s present in cakes, chocolate bars, biscuits, doughnuts, bread and even instant noodles. In fact, many sources suggest that around 50% of ...

The ubiquitous ingredient contributes to the loss of tropical forests. By Manuela Andreoni Palm oil — the ubiquitous ingredient for all things spreadable, from toothpaste to ice cream — is now the ...

Coastal Virginia isn’t an area of the country most of us associate with tropical gardens, but one can achieve that look with hardy palms. Several have a reliable track record of growing well in this ...

MUMBAI, Feb 9 (Reuters) - The rebound in palm oil prices is likely to be capped by abundant supplies of rival soyoil and sunflower oil, "soft" oils that are available at discounts to tropical palm oil ...

Palm oil is cheap to produce in large quantities but unsustainable production methods, notably deforestation, means the bad can far outweigh the good. As a result, brands are increasingly distancing ...