• What are the key products of oil palm cultivation & milling?
  • The key products of oil palm cultivation and milling are crude palm oil and palm kernel. In ensuring that our plantations and mills operate in an environmentally and socially responsible manner, we are guided by our that, applies to our own operations as well as all third-party suppliers.
  • Where does South Africa import palm oil?
  • Most of South Africa’s palm oil is imported from Indonesia, the largest producer of palm oil. We also import from Malaysia, the second-largest palm oil producer in the world. What is PalmTrace? The PalmTrace app is the RSPO’s traceability system for certified oil palm products.
  • Does palm oil have a high yield per hectare?
  • Although palm oil has the highest yield per hectare of any oil or oilseed crop, it is recognised that there are environmental and social pressures on its rapid expansion to eco-sensitive areas, particularly as palm oil can only be cultivated in tropical areas of Asia, Africa and South America.
  • What are the drivers of the uptake of sustainable palm oil?
  • The drivers of the uptake of sustainable palm oil would mainly be with the retailers to educate the consumers on the importance of sustainability. We have been actively engaging with market actors to promote the use of sustainable palm oil.
  • Is palm oil a good food oil?
  • Palm oil is becoming the preferred food oil across the world. It is completely Cholesterol Free, and is a rich source of natural Vitamin E which contains powerful anti-oxidants. The best thing is that Palm Oil naturally features a moderate level of saturation and therefore does not require hydrogenation.