Cargill's Program Supports Sustainable Palm Oil Production In Malaysia

Cargill partnered with Malaysia-based social enterprise Wild Asia and international nongovernment organization Solidaridad to launch a sustainability support program for independent smallholder oil palm growers in the country. One of the first programs in the country aimed at promoting sustainable palm oil production by establishing partnerships with independent smallholders, palm oil dealers, mills, and refiners, the initiative will offer technical assistance, training, and capacity building to more than 2,500 oil palm smallholders. It also supports the government’s sustainability objectives for the industry, especially the small producers.