date:Apr 16, 2013
Kroger Co. here has committed to sourcing sustainable palm oil for the production of its corporate-brand products by the end of 2015, addressing concerns about deforestation in parts of the world.
By the end of 2015, Kroger will purchase 100% of palm oil from suppliers certified by the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO). Kroger will disclose its progress toward this goal in its annual sustainability report, and continue to support public policy efforts for a moratorium on palm oil expans