Major food companies push for "green" palm oil.

From: Food & Drink Weekly | Date: January 28, 2008 | Copyright information

Global food and consumer goods companies are backing a plan to certify palm oil--the vegetable oil used in products ranging from margarine to cosmetics, and, increasingly, biodiesel--to ensure that its soaring production doesn't spur greater destruction of tropical rainforests.

The push for "green" palm oil has been joined by Unilever, Johnson & Johnson, Nestle SA and H.J. Heinz Co. The companies have signed up with a consortium of 200 oil producers, commercial buyers and environmental groups to improve the industry's image and avert a consumer backlash.

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