5th Apr 2011 - 00:00
Abstract
Aviko has announced that it has just become a member of the Round Table on Sustainable Palm Oil (=RSPO) - with an ambition to be using 100% certified palm oil by 2015.
The move will make Aviko the first in the chilled and frozen potato category to be a member of this global initiative. The RSPO is a global organization which advances the production of palm oil in a manner which is ecologically sound, preserving the natural habitat. It also takes into consideration the social impact that the large scale development of palm oil plantations can have on local communities. Aviko General Manager, Mohammed Essa said: "After having been the first to announce the global use of 100% sunflower oil in our frozen specialties as of January 2011, this fantastic development represents yet another positive step in Aviko's CSR programme." Initially Aviko will be using the "Book & Claim" model meaning it will advance the production of sustainable palm oil in countries such as Malaysia and Indonesia. Essa continued: "The scope of our volume commitment in 2011 stretches to our foodservice activities in chilled chips and frozen fries. This represents a substantial part of our business. Our ambition is to be using 100% certified palm oil in 2015."