The French ecology minister has asked people to stop eating Nutella. Why are we being asked to give up our favorite treat? Apparently, the chocolate spread is causing immense amounts of deforestation in Malaysia and Papua New Guinea.
Nutella requires palm oil in large amounts. Local forests are being replaced with palm trees, which makes local vegetation struggle to survive. Although Ferrero, the manufacturer of Nutella, has released a statement saying that they intend to work to find responsible and environmentally friendly ways to access the necessary palm oil, many are skeptical about the company’s ability to do so.
Will you be able to give up Nutella to save the environment from further deterioration and global warming? It will certainly be a struggle for me!
