• new invention palm oil processing plant/sunflower oil in Cameroon
  • new invention palm oil processing plant/sunflower oil in Cameroon
  • new invention palm oil processing plant/sunflower oil in Cameroon
  • new invention palm oil processing plant/sunflower oil in Cameroon
  • Will four palm oil refiners join Cameroon edible oil industry?
  • CAMEROON – Four palm oil refiners are set to join the Cameroon edible oil industry marking a significant step forward in harnessing local resources for agricultural growth, according to the Oilseeds Refiners Association (ASROC).
  • Can Cameroon develop a sustainable palm oil industry?
  • We are working to demonstrate that Cameroon, one of the most biodiverse countries in Africa and a new frontier for oil palm expansion, can develop a sustainable palm oil industry, avoiding negative environmental impacts.
  • How is palm oil produced in Cameroon?
  • Production of palm oil in Cameroon is distributed across three plantation types or scales: The Government of Cameroon’s Rural Sector Development Plan proposes an increase in palm oil production to 300,000 tons in 2015 and 450,000 tons in 2020.
  • Could new oil palm plantations be established in Cameroon?
  • Up to 20 million hectares of new oil palm plantations could be established in this region over the next decade. In Cameroon’s forested zone alone, over 1 million hectares is now being targeted by oil palm companies. This cultivation would generate much-needed development in Africa and increase global food supplies.
  • Will 20 million hectares of oil palm plantations be established in Africa?
  • 20 million hectares of new oil palm plantations could be established in west and central Africa over the next decade. We're together with the Cameroon government and industry to promote sustainable palm oil and protect biodiversity.
  • Why do we work in Cameroon?
  • We work in Cameroon to raise awareness of the importance of sustainable palm oil production in Africa, and to ensure that the expansion of the industry does not result in the destruction of primary and high conservation value forests and their associated wildlife, and secures local community and indigenous people’s livelihoods.