palm oil

But industry whistleblowers told the BBC they believe large amounts of these materials are not waste but instead are virgin palm oil, which is being fraudulently relablled.

He is beginning to see a steady trickle of growers "leaving the trade" to raise other wares — namely livestock and palm oil — that don't face the same overt challenges.

With global demand for palm oil rising, the urgency for effective restoration strategies in these landscapes has become critical.

People worried about saturated fat might avoid butter, lard, coconut and palm oil, and instead turn to oils like olive, avocado or flaxseed for their heart-healthy omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids.

As with other foods that have become trendy, such as acai berries, or widely used, such as palm oil, intensive avocado production is causing significant environmental damage.