17 Sep 2019 --- The Amazon fires have pushed the issue of deforestation back into the global spotlight and reiterated questions on the food industry’s role in the situation. Large swathes of land, including tropical rainforests, are cleared for agricultural crops, such as palm oil plantations, leading to a loss of biodiversity and habitat for animals and wildlife. This reality brings a focus on how involved companies are collaborating on the journey towards sustainable palm oil, as its functionality continues to prove its stalwart, yet controversial, status.