Are we concerned about the sustainability of the oil palm industry?
Though we are happy at the moment, we are concerned about the sustainability,¡± Pullaiah, an oil palm farmer from Badradri Kothagudem district, told businessline.
What is happening to oil palms?
The recent increase in duties on the import of crude and refined edible oils has resulted in an increase of about ?2,500 on every tonne of an FFB (Fresh Fruit Bunch) of oil palm, bringing cheers to thousands of farmers in the country.
Why are Malaysian palm oil companies mixing beef tallow?
Industry sources told businessline that some Malaysian players are producing palm oil, pasteurizing it into oil, and mixing beef tallow to maintain the BR (butyro-refractometer reading) and RM (Reichert-Meissl value). This is to ensure that ordinary testing methods do not identify the adulteration.