The world’s largest producer of palm oil is Indonesia. The Southeast Asian country churns out nearly half of the global supply of the commodity.
Palm oil is used in a wide range of products, including food, cosmetics, and biofuels. It is a relatively cheap and versatile oil, which is why it is in high demand.
Indonesia has been producing palm oil for centuries. The commodity first became popular in the 1920s, when the Dutch colonial government began cultivating it as …