Latin American palm oil grows in sustainability

Miami, May 30 (EFE).- Latin America is the region in the world with the highest level of sustainability certification for oil palm crops, which produce the most consumed vegetable oil in the world and, perhaps for this reason, they are always " under scrutiny." This was what Francisco Naranjo, technical director of the Round Table on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO, in English), told EFE this Tuesday, at the start of a conference in Miami of the Latin American and North American members of that organization created in 2005 and currently with some 5,500 partners in 100 countries. Since its inception, the RSPO has brought together producers, buyers, members of the supply chain, banks and investors, and environmental and social organizations. Latin American palm oil production, concentrated in 12 countries, of which Colombia is number one, followed by Guatemala, Brazil, Ecuador and Honduras, currently represents 6 or 7% of the world total. Indonesia and Malaysia produce 85%. It is ...