Malaysia and Indonesia team to create Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries

In Malaysia and Indonesia, the two countries have decided to create the Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC) to better facilitate production and trade of palm oil in the country. Part of the work to be undertaken by the council is to streamline to two countries’ sustainable palm oil initiatives. Environmental sustainability, value addition for palm and palm oil products along with R&D will be key aspects of the regional cooperation as well as initiatives to work with smallholder farmers.

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