… While the use of palm oil has been documented since ancient times, it is only in the past few decades … 2000s, palm oil had become the most heavily traded edible oil in the world. Golden Agri Resources (GAR) has been in the forefront of this palm oil boom in Indonesia. Founded in 1996 … the holding company for the family’s agribusinesses, including its Indonesian subsidiary PT SMART. The company has assembled an array of assets through the entire palm oil value …
… Palm oil is everywhere. Not only is it in the news, it is also an ingredient in roughly half of the … was placed under increased scrutiny. In addition to being used as a cooking oil, it is in our cookies, ourshampoos, and is used as a biofuel. As a versatile plant with efficient, high yields, …
… In 2014, the four largest palm oil trading companiessigned an agreement to end deforestation, development of peat … to environmental concerns had their own set of questions to consider and unravel. What was the best policy for the long-term social welfare of Indonesia? How could the …