Welcome to PalmOilFree.co.uk
Hi, so it's time I got rid of the default text and said why I wanted this site. So, I spun up this site because I am really bothered about palm oil, it's prevalence in products, the damage to the environment and the Orang Utans livelihood. I want to provide information on this, as well as show the impact it has. I'm by no means an expert, but I've seen heartbreaking footage which I never really got over of an Orang Utan trying to fight off the bulldozer destroying their home. We have to try to do better. I also intend to showcase people and companies who do not use palm oil in their products so we can hopefully start to turn the tide somehow. And also show companies who do.
News / Thoughts
Video from Concept Dairy - so in Australia, under consumer pressure, Modelez and Cadbury were forced to not use palm oil, due to low sales. This could work in all markets surely, if we just say no and don't buy this on masse. Do not buy stuff with palm oil in. They can be made to listen by hurting them in their pockets / profits, seems to be the only way. Here's the video from Concept Dairy(opens in new window / tab)
Interesting info from ScienceInsights about how to avoid palm oil including it's hidden names. Brands certainly know we don't like to use this so they hide behind things. How to avoid Palm Oil, including it's hidden names, from Science Insights(opens in new window / tab
Quoted from the website, but there's lots there so go read it - They use names such as
- Palm oil
- palm fruit oil
- palm kernel oil
- Palm olein (the liquid fraction of palm oil, very common in cooking oils)
- Palm stearin (the solid fraction, used in baked goods)
- Hydrogenated palm oil
- Palmolein
- “Vegetable oil” or “vegetable fat” (in the US, this frequently means palm oil, especially in shelf-stable baked goods, crackers, and snack foods)
Useful Links
Making Palm‑Oil‑Free Choices
Here you’ll find practical, everyday guidance, including:
- Guides: Palm‑oil‑free foods and alternatives.
- Brand spotlights: Product breakdowns and honest overviews.
- Label tips: How to spot hidden palm‑oil derivatives.
- Progress updates: Companies improving their sourcing or removing palm oil entirely.
Everything is kept simple, clear, and focused on real‑world choices you can make today.
The Plight of the Orangutans
Unsustainable palm oil production is one of the leading drivers of rainforest loss in Borneo and Sumatra, the only places on Earth where wild orangutans still live. As forests are cleared for plantations, orangutans lose their homes, food sources, and safe routes to move and feed.
Many orangutans are injured or killed in the process. By choosing palm‑oil‑free products—or supporting brands using genuinely sustainable alternatives—you help reduce pressure on these fragile ecosystems and protect one of our closest relatives in the animal kingdom.
PalmOilFree.co.uk is here to make that journey easier and to keep the connection clear between what we buy and what happens in the forests.
A Small Change, A Big Impact
Every purchase is a vote. When enough people choose responsibly, companies listen. Together we can:
- Support ethical brands that avoid harmful palm oil.
- Reduce deforestation and protect remaining rainforests.
- Protect endangered wildlife, including orangutans and countless other species.
- Encourage sustainable farming practices that respect people, animals, and the planet.
This site is here to empower those choices and to grow a community that cares.