Dec 24, 2020After a crazy 2020, what can we expect in 2021? — Golden Agri-ResourcesAfter the black swan event aka the global pandemic of 2020, most of us are looking forward to saying an emphatic goodbye to one of the most tumultuous years in recent history. The world is hoping that 2021 will see a return to something closer to pre-COVID-19 life, especially with…20214 min read
Dec 10, 20202020: Making the most of a “horrible” year2020 is undoubtedly going to be remembered as the year that we can’t get over fast enough. Everyone everywhere has been affected by the events of this year. Clearly, some of those impacts are going to be more long-lasting than anyone ever anticipated before COVID-19 entered our everyday consciousness. Yet…20205 min read
Dec 7, 2020“My friend says palm oil is bad” — a mother’s conundrumAmbushed on the school run — “Mummy my friend (let’s call him Barlowe) said palm oil is bad”. It’s an occupational hazard, when you work in the world’s second largest palm oil company, explaining what you do for a living at school events or dinner parties. Sometimes after a long…Agriculture3 min read
Dec 4, 2020A glimpse inside the palm oil industry“NGOs often criticise us but when asked for clarification, often they refuse to give us data. If NGOs were to make the allegations, we hope they can come with the facts, talk to us and let us make a proper investigation to address the issue. We don’t always know what’s…Agriculture5 min read
Dec 2, 2020Biofuels — the alternative energy sourceImagine a world where there is no more fossil fuel. What would you use to power your vehicles? How would you heat your homes? What would keep power plants and industries running? We look to biofuels — the renewable, alternative energy source that can be made from palm oil. What…Energy3 min read
Dec 2, 2020Working for a modern agribusiness — Golden Agri-ResourcesWhat comes to mind when you think about working in a palm oil company? For many, the image might be plantations, trees and rural areas. Well, I work in a palm oil company, but it is not what you expect. I work in the heart of a bustling city district…Work3 min read
Nov 25, 2020Harnessing biogas in palm oil productionBiogas is a renewable energy that is produced from the breakdown of organic waste, and is a great way to ensure zero waste in palm oil production. GAR operates biogas plants to utilise the waste from our mills, producing energy which in turn, powers the mills. So how does this…Biogas2 min read
Nov 25, 2020Top 3 myths about palm oil debunkedI work as a social media specialist at Golden Agri-Resources (GAR), and it has been just under a year since I stepped into the fascinating world of palm oil. On the one hand, the industry holds great interest for its potential benefits on the other it is plagued by so…Environment5 min read
Nov 23, 2020Palm oil and biodiesel in Europe — where are we now?There is so much in the news about European countries and palm oil producing countries at loggerheads. Is the EU really banning palm oil? This point is often misunderstood. There is no ban of palm oil or of any of its derivatives. European food companies can still buy palm oil…Palm Oil4 min read
Nov 20, 2020The biofuel controversyWhile the use of biofuels has clear benefits, they are often widely debated. Biodiesel sourced from palm oil especially, has sparked controversy in the European Union (EU) where palm oil production is strongly linked to increased deforestation. We take a closer look at the arguments against biofuel and how they…Biofuels5 min read
