Is the Roundtable on sustainable palm oil greenwashing?
The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil was formed in 2004 to promote the more sustainable and ethical production of palm oil. However, very little palm oil is certified through the organization, and some groups have criticized it as greenwashing.
Which country imports the most edible oil in the world?
The world’s largest importer of edible oils, India currently fulfils nearly two-thirds of its demand through overseas purchases of palm oil, soyoil, and sunflower oil, primarily from Indonesia, Malaysia, Argentina, Brazil, Russia, and Ukraine.
Why are palm nut species important in Ghana?
Ghana has a lot of palm nut species, which may become an important contributor to the agriculture of the region. Although Ghana has multiple palm species, ranging from local palm nuts to other species locally called agric, it was only marketed locally and to neighboring countries.
How much edible oil will China Import in 2023?
The programme aims to increase edible oil production from the current 12.7 million metric tons to 25.45 million tons by 2030-31, fulfilling around 72% of the country’s projected domestic requirement. The country’s edible oil import bill surged to $15 billion in 2023/24 from $2.2 billion in 2006/07.