UK | KTC Edibles Ltd, the UK's leading supplier of edible oils, has introduced Planet Palm, a new line of certified sustainable, traceable, and responsibly sourced palm oil products catering to bakery and food manufacturers in the UK. The range includes Planet Palm Oil and specialised bakery products like Planet Palm Cake Margarine, Planet Palm Pastry Margarine, and Planet Palm Shortening. All products are RSPO-certified and sustainably segregated, ensuring traceability to the refinery.
This pro-palm range aims to challenge negative perceptions about palm oil and encourage the adoption of sustainable solutions. Gary Lewis, Sales Director at KTC Edibles, emphasised the unique approach of positioning palm oil positively, dispelling misconceptions. Planet Palm is positioned to drive progress in adopting certified sustainable, segregated palm oil in the UK, committed to achieving 100 percent sustainability.
In collaboration with DAABON, a global leader in sustainable agriculture, KTC Edibles plans to expand the Planet Palm range to include fully traceable and organic palm oil products for various applications, such as bakery, confectionery, and ice cream. This initiative aligns with KTC's broader sustainability program, demonstrated by achieving its target of offering 100 percent certified segregated sustainable palm oil to customers.
KTC Edibles, a member of RSPO, holds industry accreditations, including The Soil Association and The Vegan Society. Additionally, the company joined The Sustainable Coconut and Coconut Oil Roundtable, signing the Sustainable Coconut Charter in 2023. Established in 1972, KTC Edibles employs over 410 people across two UK sites, supplying more than 250 million litres of cooking oils annually to diverse customers in the UK food industry, all sourced from RSPO-certified sustainable palm oil.
