When the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) officially launched in 2021, it was hailed as a historic leap forward: the largest free trade area in...
Palm oil is often talked about in terms of production—who grows the most, which plantations are expanding. But increasingly, what matters just as much is who...
As global food, biofuel, and industrial markets recalibrate after the shocks of recent years, palm oil remains a critical commodity — especially for African traders who...
In the global marketplace for vegetable oils, palm oil has long been both dominant and controversial. It is a staple in food manufacturing, cosmetics, biofuels, and...
Palm oil, often referred to as Africa’s “red gold,” has long been central to West Africa’s economy, culture, and food systems. From Nigeria’s sprawling plantations to...
