PALM OIL IS LIFE: EUROPEAN MISCONCEPTION This is the new episode produced in our series on the positive impacts of palm oil on environmental sustainability and food security for billions of people. The video provides scientific facts and arguments that demolish the European environmentalists and health conscious fanatics ideologies. Palm oil (PO) – see our dedicated page >>> – […]
The wave of intense fake-news against palm oil has returned. COMMERCIAL WAR It is the umpteenth confirmation of yet another commercial war, at least in Italy, against producers who use palm oil. Beyond the usual fake news (“sustainable palm oil does not exist”, “palm oil contains powerful carcinogens”), as citizens, we are concerned that the […]
The European Commission has presented its proposals toward the Common Agricultural Policy for 2021, however, little headway has been made. Global warming continues to be a major cause of worry surrounding our future. It causes droughts, such as that in Germany during the summer of 2018 where €340 million in drought aid was paid out […]
The world burns from California to Russia, from the Amazon Rain Forest to Europe. But the big national and international media only ever point the finger in one direction: towards the countries of south-east Asia that produce palm oil. It is always only their fault. According to data from Global Forest Watch last week, the […]
Last week we left off by talking about the sustainability of palm oil plantations grown in Bangui Central Africa, by the mission of the Carmelite Friars (LINK). But their work certainly does not stop here. The purpose and fundamental importance of this mission is to create prosperity and well-being for the locals, and such an […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]