Palm oil cultivation, refining and byproducts
Loaded with oil-rich fruitlets and tightly packed spikelets, the fresh fruit bunch, a special part of the oil palm tree, is at the heart of palm oil production. From their structure to their yield potential, these vibrant clusters shape the journey from plantation to processed palm oil.
Get familiar with the traditional or local and modern methods of crude palm oil extraction from the oil palm fruit.
The palm oil value chain is the powerful network behind palm oil production. From rural and modern plantations to global markets, see how each link in the value chain drives economies, feeds industries, and connects millions through one of the world’s most super commodities. The palm oil value chain covers the patient journey of crude … Read more
What is palm oil? Let’s talk about this ubiquitous oil, from its culinary uses to its role in cosmetics and industry, the benefits and challenges, including its sustainable production practices and environmental impact. Learn more about palm fruit oil, also called crude palm oil, and palm olein, and their applications.
Palm oil benefits go beyond cooking, covering health, skincare, and industry. This guide breaks down the advantages of crude, red, refined, and palm kernel oils in simple terms.
The palm oil tree stands tall with a complex structure, with each part, from roots to fronds, playing a vital role. Its anatomy reveals the secrets behind one of the world’s most productive oil-yielding plants.