Thailand ready to send first sustainable palm oil shipment
The third largest palm oil producer in the world, Thailand has now joined a select group of nations that supply certified sustainable palm oil (SCPO), with a first consignment ready for export to Europe. Certified by the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) the country now ranks alongside
The third largest palm oil producer in the world, Thailand has now joined a select group of nations that supply certified sustainable palm oil (SCPO), with a first consignment ready for export to Europe.
July 2013 asianfoodeconomics
Thailand ready to send first sustainable palm oil shipment to Europe Posted on July 11, 2013 by asianfoodeconomics The third largest palm oil producer in the world, Thailand has now joined a select group of nations that supply certified sustainable palm oil (SCPO), with a first consignment ready for export to Europe.
Boosting industry commitment to sustainable palm oil, the impact of upcoming EU regulation and improving certification credibility are among the topics on the agenda at the first European Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) summit
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evaluated on their performance in sustainability and possible implementation into Thai palm oil production. Furthermore the policies regarding palm oil production in Thailand are reviewed. All these findings were then used to form a policy recommendation on making palm oil production in Thailand more sustainable.
Case study: The little palm oil processor that pushed the
In July, we reported on the first certified sustainable palm oil (CSPO) shipment from Thailand to Europe, bringing the world’s third-largest producer of the crop in line with other sustainable exporters. We thought we would follow this up as part of our week-long special on the industry.
Thailand, the third largest producer of crude palm oil in the world, gets 70% of its palm oil from independent smallholders. This was also the first producer in the world to have its independent smallholders RSPO-certified under the RSPO Group Certification. As of 2015, this smallholder initiative just keeps on growing.
Thailand’s first RSPO Roadshow exceeds expectations
The RSPO Roadshow held in Surat Thani, Thailand in August 2024 was met with success attracting many more attendees than anticipated, primarily consisting of smallholders. Participants flocked to the event to find out more information on the RSPO and how its certification programme works. At the event, key palm oil retailers committed to purchasing Certified Sustainable Palm Oil produced in
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