New York City — What scientists are brewing inside a New York City lab could dramatically change the products people use every day. Shara Ticku, co-founder of C16 Biosciences, took CBS News inside the ...

Utilisation of BSF larvae could help to stem the expansion of damaging palm oil production, researchers from UK-based consultancy Tunley Environmental, claim in a new study. Cultivation of palm for ...

Palm oil is a very widely-used food ingredient, but its production has a huge environmental impact, plus it may not be entirely healthy to consume. A greener, "lower-fat" alternative could be on the ...

A deep dive into the accelerating race to replace palm oil, exploring the latest breakthroughs in yeast‑based fermentation, ...

TD-NMR enhances palm oil production by accurately measuring oil content, streamlining processes, and ensuring higher yields with minimal environmental impact.

Palm oil derives from the fruit of the oil palm tree. Its high fat content has led to concerns that it may raise cholesterol levels and increase the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). However, ...

The biggest deforestation hotspot for palm oil in Indonesia is located on a small island off the southern Borneo coast, new data show. Up to 10,650 hectares (26,317 acres) of forest — one-sixth the ...

A powdered clay used to clarify palm oil has been removed from Indonesia’s list of hazardous wastes, prompting warnings from environmental activists about an increase in dumping of untreated waste.