For most of the last half-century, the story of African palm oil has been a story of scarcity, not surplus....
Nigeria has a $600 million problem. Every year, the country that once supplied nearly half the world’s palm oil now has to buy roughly that much...
When most people think of palm oil, they picture cooking pots, frying pans, and Africa’s bustling markets. But in today’s global economy, palm oil is far...
Palm oil is one of Africa’s most valuable commodities — dubbed “red gold” for its rich color and economic power. It fuels household cooking, industrial food...