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Researchers warn against palm oil ban due to ‘large economic losses’ and risk of ‘even bigger environmental problems’
Switching over to other vegetable oils would likely exacerbate issues surrounding palm oil production, according to a new study. Deforestation associated with palm oil production may be less significant in certain regions than what is widely believed, and biodiversity...
Socfin & Kissy Industry Boost COVID-19 Fight
SAC, in partnership with Kissy Industry, donated 4 000 gallons of palm oil and 50 000 protect medicated soap to Government through the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC). The action coordinator of the EOC, Kellie H. Conteh, said that they would make “the best use of...
Le groupe Socfin offre 50 millions de FCFA pour lutter contre le Covid-19
Le ministre de la Santé publique du Cameroun, DR. Manaouda Malachie, a reçu de la part des entreprises Socapalm, Safacam et Spfs-Palm’Or un chèque de 50 millions de FCFA remis par le DG de la Socapalm Joseph Mengue Mendouga. Le but étant d’apporter leur contribution...
Covid-19 – Okomu acquires non-contact infrared thermometers
As part of its continuous effort in ensuring the safety of it workers, contractors and suppliers against the Coronavirus, the management of Okomu Oil Palm Company Plc., has secured non-contact infrared thermometer for the use in the plantations. During a training...
Covid-19 – Campagnes de sensibilisations à la Socapalm
La Socapalm étend ses campagnes de sensibilisation sur les mesures de précautions contre la propagation du COVID-19 aux communautés riveraines, comme ici, autour de la plantation de Dibombari. La distribution de stations de lavage des mains, de savons et d'affiches...
Socfin Cambodia donates essential medical supplies to help combat COVID-19
Socfin Cambodia recently donated medical furniture to the Mondulkiri provincial Publich Health Department to help improve coronavirus response in Cambodia. During the meeting, Socfin Cambodia received communications material developed by the Ministry of Health to help...
MALOA Disowns Sheka Sama
For the first time in the history of the Malen Affected Land Owners (MALOA) to organized a meeting without the consent and approval of Hon. Sheka Sama in his maternity hometown of Gboyama-Malen means that the latter has progressively losing the popularity he once...
La Malaisie compte sur l’huile de palme durable pour conserver l’accès au marché européen
La Malaisie va présenter ses nouvelles méthodes de production d’huile de palme durable en février. Le pays espère ainsi déjouer les mesures de suppression progressive adoptée par l’UE. Actuellement, 600 000 petits agriculteurs dépendent de la production d'huile de...
Socfin begins 2020 with educational boom!
Socfin starts a major project in 2020 with the building of the first senior school in Malen. The Chiefdom in consultation with the Ministry of Education approached Socfin to build the long awaited school. This project being part of the company's CDAP / CSR began in...
Jorge Bom Jesus inaugura “Agripalma”, a produtora de 10 mil toneladas de óleo de palma anuais
São-Tomé, 13 Dez ( STP-Press ) – O Primeiro-Ministro são-tomense, Jorge Bom Jesus inaugurou quinta-feira uma unidade industrial batizada de “Agripalma” no distrito de Cauê, ao sul de São Tomé, com capacidade de produção de 10 mil toneladas de óleo de palma anuais,...
Jorge Bom Jesus inaugura “Agripalma”, a produtora de 10 mil toneladas de óleo de palma anuais
Sao Tome Prime Minister Jorge Bom Jesus inaugurated Thursday an industrial unit named “Agripalma” in the Cauê district, south of Sao Tome, with production capacity 10,000 tons of palm oil per year on an area of 2,100 hectares of palm trees and can absorb more than...
L’huile de palme peut être durable, selon l’EPFL
La culture de l'huile de palme pourrait être moins nocive pour l'environnement selon une étude suisse. Ils recommandent de créer des plantations d'huile de palme sur des pâturages, souvent dégradés, comme alternative à la déforestation massive. Ils ont menés leur...