ALL DAY OUT

Edible oil has been part of human development for millennia, but none can offer the versatility that palm oil does. Harvested for more than 5,000 years in African countries and then adopted by Asian countries such as Malaysia and Indonesia, it has served as a driving force for the socio-economic development of producers and refiners. Its physical and chemical characteristics have made it the most widely used oil in the world. Palm oil is used in the production of food products such as pasta, chocolate, ice cream and dressings but also in products for personal hygiene such as soaps, shampoo and even in the production of biodiesel. Palm oil, besides being present in a balanced diet, is a fundamental part in the elaboration of products necessary for the daily development of humanity.

It helps in the kitchen and promotes good health

There has always been the misperception that consuming vegetable … Read the rest

Garbage is a problem. There’s really no other way to look at it. When we examine some of the biggest issues in the world, we see garbage at the center of it. This might seem like an exaggeration at first. But one can see it quite clearly with a few examples.

Take food as an example. A plastic bottle tossed onto the side of the road might not seem to impact food production. But things become clearer as we follow the path that bottle takes over time. A bottle on the side of the road is subject to various forces. Rain, gravity and the motion of anything nearby will cause it to ever so slowly move. Water is one of the larger forces that impacts the movement of trash. And this is particularly true for areas like Melbourne which feature easy access to rivers.

Anyone in Melbourne who’s familiar with … Read the rest