That innocent-looking ingredient in your vegan cheese might be hiding a complicated truth about what it really means to eat ...

New York City — What scientists are brewing inside a New York City lab could dramatically change the products people use every day. Shara Ticku, co-founder of C16 Biosciences, took CBS News inside the ...

Utilisation of BSF larvae could help to stem the expansion of damaging palm oil production, researchers from UK-based consultancy Tunley Environmental, claim in a new study. Cultivation of palm for ...

Palm oil is a very widely-used food ingredient, but its production has a huge environmental impact, plus it may not be entirely healthy to consume. A greener, "lower-fat" alternative could be on the ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) is expected to issue a new standard for its member companies to abide by when it holds its annual ...

Palm oil derives from the fruit of the oil palm tree. Its high fat content has led to concerns that it may raise cholesterol levels and increase the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). However, ...

Palm oil is one of the most versatile ingredients in food, found in a diverse range of products from chocolate to pizza dough to instant noodles. But it’s also a deforestation-linked commodity, and is ...