Iceland promise to axe palm oil caused 'unnecessary confusion', says RSPO chief

Madeleine Cuff
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But Iceland MD Richard Walker argues RSPO approach is 'failing to prevent deforestation' and accuses industry of 'smear campaign' against the retailer

Tensions are still running high between Iceland and the palm oil industry, following the retailer's decision to axe palm oil from its own label products last year. The move caused "unnecessary confusion"...

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