We want to ensure that 100 per cent of the palm oil in the food we manufacture and use in Europe is certified sustainable.
In several European countries we are working on sustainable palm oil. The figures on imports and use show that we still have a gap to fill.
InfographicWorking together with food industry and retail, palm oil producers, NGO’s and governments we lead the public debate on the role of palm oil in food and promote the importance of sustainable palm oil in achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
More about sustainable palm oilPalm oil has a role to play among the fats we consume because of its specific composition, and particularly to meet technological requirements of some of the foods we consume. In many food applications, the use of palm oil has been instrumental in lowering (unhealthy) trans fat levels. Scientific research confirms that from a nutritional point of view, there is no indication that consumption of palm oil in a balanced diet is related to any specific health concern.
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