Palm oil in Sierra Leone

Palm oil has become the most popular vegetable oil in world markets, but there is concern over the negative environmental consequences of production in South East Asia. This has to led to consumer demand for more sustainable alternatives. Africa’s emerging industry is in an ideal position to capitalise on this demand. Watch this video to find out more.

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