Palm oil, a reliable friend
>> Download the press release << On May 12th, Competere hosted a roundtable to demonstrate that palm oil can be the solution to the shortage of other vegetable oils, and it is sustainable, healthy and traceable. More information on the event is avainable here PALM OIL, A RELIABLE FRIEND FOSTERING A SUSTAINABLE AND RESILIENT SUPPLY […]
Are saturated fats harmful?
On March 22nd, Competere hosted a roundtable to provide the audience with a different perspective on saturated fats, which are often disparaged and accused of causing various diseases. ARE SATURATED FATS HARMFUL? COMPETERE DEBUNKS FALSE MYTHS SURROUNDING HEALTHY DIETS Palm oil under inquiry: none of its specific components threatens our health Rome, March 22, 2022 […]
From illicit crops to a prosperous future
On February 22nd, Competere hosted a roundtable on the role of oil palm plantations in improving social and economic conditions in areas previously affected by cocaine cultivations and narcotraffic. Read below a summary of the debate. FROM ILLICIT CROPS TO A PROSPEROUS FUTURE: THE ROLE OF CERTIFIED SUSTAINABLE PALM OIL IN TRIGGERING SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION IN […]
Net-Zero emissions: achievements and way forward in the palm oil’s production
“A partnership between the European Union and producing countries is essential. Palm oil can truly be produced sustainably” – affirmed MEP Seán Kelly, during the webinar “Net-Zero Emissions: Achievements and Way Forward in the Palm Oil’s Production”, hosted by the Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC) on 26 January 2022. The Palm Oil Industry […]
A Small-holders’ legacy to promote sustainability and zero deforestation
On December 14th, Competere hosted a roundtable on the role of small-holders in driving prosperity and sustainable development through food production. Read below a summary of the debate. A SMALL-HOLDERS’ LEGACY TO PROMOTE SUSTAINABILITY AND ZERO DEFORESTATION Small-holders are crucial for the enhancement of sustainable development and to achieve zero deforestation. New EU policies cannot […]