'Fundamental differences': Nestle suspended from Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil

James Murray
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Consumer goods giant accused of failing to file progress reports and not paying membership fees, but Nestle insists it is pursuing a responsible sourcing strategy

Food giant Nestle may be committed to responsibly sourcing 100 per cent of its palm oil by 2020, but that has not stopped the company being suspended from the influential Roundtable on Sustainable Palm...

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