‘Show us the proof’: Malaysian palm oil chief’s anger as Aussie chocolate firm removes ingredient in name of sustainability

By Pearly Neo

03-Nov-2020 - Last updated on 03-Nov-2020 at 01:59 GMT

The head of the Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) has challenged Australian chocolate manufacturer Darrell Lea to explain its sustainability claims after the latter announced that it would be going totally palm oil-free.

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