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The story of palm oil

From its origins in Africa, to the plantations of Southeast Asia, and the supermarkets of India, follow palm oil’s journey through eight people’s stories
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  • Dr Josie Phillips is China Dialogue’s palm oil researcher, focusing specifically on palm oil supply chains into India and China, as well as the social and environmental issues associated with areas of new expansion, and the rising demand for palm oil biodiesel. Josie has 10 years experience working with environmental NGOs and conducting field-based conservation research in tropical forest and agricultural landscapes in Southeast Asia. @josiepips

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