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Let's use palm oil's potential
Despite excesses that can be involved in palm oil production, such as the destruction of rainforests and the exploitation of…
23 May 2019
Solidaridad celebrates its 50 years as new director takes the lead
Together with 500 guests from around the world and across the years, Solidaridad proudly celebrated its 50th anniversary on 16…
21 May 2019
The power of a palm partnership
Since 2012, Solidaridad and the consumer goods company Henkel have been working together to promote a sustainable palm oil value…
14 May 2019
Solvent Extractors Association of India acknowledges Solidaridad as partner
India’s premier edible oil industry association, the Solvent Extractors Association of India (SEA) recognized and acknowledged Solidaridad as its sustainability…
09 May 2019
UK Prosperity fund agri-tech catalyst projects in Colombia
The Agri-tech Catalyst Activity under the Colombian Prosperity Fund Programme with its implementing partners, Innovate UK and the International Center…
07 May 2019
Blog: From zero deforestation commitments to a zero deforestation reality?
Marieke Leegwater, Solidaridad's international programme coordinator for palm oil, participated in a workshop in April 2019 on how to include…
03 May 2019
Solidaridad looks back on 50 years of working towards social justice and sustainable value chains
2019 is a special year for Solidaridad: it is 50 years since our foundation in 1969. This year, we celebrate…
02 May 2019
Partnering up for progress: sourcing responsible gold in Uganda
Gold will never lose its allure. It’s useful, beautiful, rare, and an essential material for many different products. But many…
29 April 2019
Highlights from UC Berkeley-Solidaridad workshop on agrifood supply chain innovation
In her blog post, workshop attendee and agrifood professional Krisila Benson shares her top takeaways from the recently held workshop…
23 April 2019
Fighting inequality and deforestation in the Congo Basin
The world is losing the battle to save the last tropical forests. Given the enormous carbon reserves and ecosystem services…
18 April 2019
