Mondelēz International latest to enhance tracing of palm oil sourcing
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Jaclyn Jaeger2020-09-04T16:58:00
Mondelēz International has become among the latest consumer goods companies to tighten its sourcing requirements for palm oil, improving its traceability of suppliers. But recent analysis also finds the industry has a long way to go in its progress.
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