“Environmentalists say two major doughnut chains got a little sweeter this week. Krispy Kreme and Dunkin’ Brands have both made new commitments to source palm oil for frying their goodies…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, September 17th, 2014 CONTACT: Laurel Sutherlin, 415.246.0161 Laurel@ran.org Donut Giants Take First Step to Cut Ties with Conflict Palm Oil RAN welcomes commitments from donut giants as a…
“U.S. food giant ConAgra has adopted a new sourcing policy that will exclude palm oil produced at the expense of rainforests and peatlands. The policy, signed last week, comes in…
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The front cover article of July’s Today’s Dietitian, titled Substituting Palm Oil for Trans Fat: Is Palm Oil a Good Alternative for Human Health and the Environment?, provides a wonderful…
“Agricultural giant Cargill, America’s largest palm oil importer, will no longer buy palm oil from sources associated with deforestation, conversion of peatlands, and social conflict. The policy, announced Tuesday, follows…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday July 29 2014 ***High resolution images available Contact: Laurel Sutherlin, 415.246.0161 laurel@ran.org Following years of campaigning by Rainforest Action Network (RAN) and others, agribusiness giant pledges…
CONTACT:Laurel Sutherlin, 415.246.0161 Laurel@ran.org New Palm Oil ‘Talk and Log’ Initiative a Step Backward for Responsible Supply ChainsRainforest Action Network says new commitment by major palm oil companies may actually…
“The FDA’s proposal to ban trans fat has increased demand for palm oil, but is palm oil a good alternative for human health and the environment?” READ THE FULL ARTICLE…
“On National Doughnut Day, it’s hard to imagine how our love of doughnuts might be contributing to deforestation half way around the globe. But here’s the connection: You know that…