Mars and Wilmar step up efforts to tackle deforestation

Jessica Shankleman
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Announcements come as Asia Pulp and Paper defends criticism over its Forest Conservation Policy

The world's biggest palm oil producer and one of the world's largest food brands have today unveiled fresh commitments to tackle deforestastion across their supply chains. Palm oil giant Wilmar is launching...

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