In my quest to learn just how much palm oil is in the everyday goods we buy, what it is in, and what manufacturers are doing about the environmental issues, I contacted Heinz. They came back with a speedy response, and the good news is that Heinz Baked Beans do not contain palm oil. This is what else they said:"Heinz policy is that it only uses palm oil that is produced in a sustainable manner, based on economic, social and environmental viability. We ask our suppliers to guarantee that the palm oil they supply is produced according to that policy. Our Baked Beans however, do not contain any palm oil.
You may like to know that Heinz is also a member of the "Round Table on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO)" which addresses this issue and promotes the sustainable production and use of palm oil.
You will find more information about the RSPO at the following website: www.rspo.org "
I think my next task is to find out what they accept as a guarantee from their suppliers that their palm oil is produced with an economic, social and environmental viability. I'll keep you updated.
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