In the heart of Central Africa, between hunger, poverty, and war, a man’s work shows us the way to prosperity and sustainability. In Europe, we worry about immigration but we do little to solve the problem at its root. We cry for the poor of Africa but we do little to help them promote a […]
Category: Palm oil
Losing the Shirt Off Our Back
European industries and entrepreneurs risk to pay a high price due to the trade war that is being waged against the “free from palm oil” claim. The selfishness of a few food producers and distributors is risking to damage Europe’s entire economy. After Indonesia, Turkey and the USA, also Malaysia bans “free from palm oil“ products, […]
A New Clown in Town: The New Farce of Food Certification
In Europe, the absence of legislation that protect consumers is now favoring the speculation of fake food certifications: the case of the “free from palm oil” claim. FAKE-STICKERS The International Palm Oil Free Certification Trademark Program (POFCAP) is the new clown in town. They would like to deceive European consumers with an alleged sticker […]
Citizens’ Victory: Indonesia Stands Against “Free From” Claims Too
After Turkey and the USA, Indonesia bans the “free from palm oil” claim. Several other countries are considering intervening in this regard. Unfortunately, In Europe, Competition Authorities turn their heads the other way, escaping their responsibility towards citizens. In Indonesia, consumers’ rights are more considered than in Europe. The Government of Jakarta has banned the […]
International Orangutan Day: How We Can Save Them
Today, 19 August, we celebrate the International Orangutan Day. We do it our way, without shouting and not guided by idealism or ideologies far from reality. We hope that this can be an opportunity to discuss with rationality the reasons that are threatening this animal. Unfortunately, today it will most likely be the usual opportunity […]
Another Fake News Has Been Debunked: Orangutan Population Is Increasing
A new study produced by the WWF (researchers Simon, Davies, and Ancrenaz) confirms our most recent arguments: sustainable agriculture is the best tool to preserve biodiversity in the tropical forest while promoting productivity and economic development. The results of the study show once again that it is through business investment and citizen participation that production chains become more sustainable. According to the study, the orangutan population in […]
Coldiretti: Tears of Crocodile (Sovereignists)
Coldiretti has boycotted palm oil, which is sustainable and qualitatively safe. Many companies, for commercial purposes, have replaced it with sunflower oil that they buy abroad. The farmers’ union is now worried about our health. Too late. Palm oil was better. Who pays the bill now? Consumers and the state to which Coldiretti asks for […]
The Pope also Stands with Palm Oil
Palm Oil plantations are a resource for development and an instrument of economic and political stability. For the Vatican, it is a balance between human needs and environmental sustainability. The plantations also help control migration to Europe. The Pope meets the CEO of one of the largest energy multinationals and reaffirms the concept of the […]
“The big ‘free-from’ deception”: Palm oil-free foods higher in saturates and less sustainable, finds study
Food brands are profiting from ‘free-from’ fake news, claims an Italian consumer rights organisation, after its study found ‘palm oil free’ products were higher in saturates and less sustainable than their palm oil counterparts. Palm oil is found in a wide range of food and non-food products on supermarket shelves. The ingredient is odourless, high […]
Road to Sustainability: Photos of Truth
Indonesia promotes sustainability: they plant kilometers of trees, promote biodiversity and condemn all forms of crime against nature. This is how they demonstrate it. With this and other images that we have recovered thanks to our investigative team, we once again destroy the arguments of the companies that abandon the palm oil supply chain, explaining […]