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  • Is there small-scale palm oil processing in Africa?
  • There are publications related to small-scale palm oil processing in Africa. For instance, Poku (2002) and Prasertsan & Prasertsan (2012) have written about this topic.
  • Who is involved in oil palm fuel production in Africa?
  • BOX 1.- French Group Bolloré, Grupo Atlântica (Portugal), ENI (Italy), and Petrobras (Brazil) are some of the corporations involved in the production of oil palm fuel in African countries. In Benin, there are unspecified groups from Malaysia and South Africa. In Angola, the corporations are from Portugal, Italy, and Brazil.
  • Is a palm oil processing plant necessary in Ghana?
  • Palm oil is one of the major sources of edible oil. It is extracted from a fleshy mesocarp of the palm fruit. Setting up a palm oil production plant isnecessarysince global demand is on the rise. But there are many requirements for setting up a palm oil processing plant in Ghana which demands a feasibility study.
  • Are African governments establishing enabling environments for industrial palm oil production?
  • African governments are currently creating favorable conditions for large-scale corporate investments in industrial palm oil production, often within the broader framework of export-oriented agrofuels and agricultural commodities.
  • Who is responsible for palm oil production in Malaysia and Indonesia?
  • Because “Neste Oil, owned by Finland’s government, is the world’s single largest buyer of palm oil”, Finnwatch sought to examine the responsibility of palm oil production in Malaysia and Indonesia, the two largest palm oil producers.
  • Where to buy palm oil in South Africa?
  • South Africa is one of the world’s leading palm oil producers and consumers. There are many places to buy palm oil in South Africa, but some of the best options include local food stores, supermarkets, and online retailers. Some of the most popular brands of palm oil products in South Africa include Guardian, RSPO, Musina, and Green Choice.