Are We Junking The Forest For Poor Nutrition? An inquiry into the palm oil industry and junk food Published: 11 February 2017 The oil palm is one of the most efficient oil crops in the world, yielding several times the amount produced by other major oil-bearing crops. Its high productivity, competitive price, accessibility for poor households, and versatile uses have driven exponential growth over the past 30 years (USDA-FAS 2009) and secured its place as one of the most important resources in the food industry today. By Janice Lee
