The second part of this article will focus on the environmental impact caused by palm oil plantations. The role and task of RSPO on sustainable palm oil, then finally take a look at some of the international brands and their efforts on palm oil policy.

Palm oil offers a route out of poverty, while also making people vulnerable to exploitation, misinformation and market instabilities. It threatens biological diversity - while also offering the finance needed to protect forests. It offers a renewable source of fuel, but threatens to increase global CO₂ emissions.

Country Farm Organics, is one of the leading players in Malaysia’s organics industry, offering a comprehensive range of organic products and services, from supplements to body care to delicacies. Managing director, Selina Gan, shares with EcoAsia her determination to make a significant impact on consumer eating habits and lifestyle.