How sustainable is your mince pie (and its palm oil)?

Jessica Shankleman
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Waitrose scores best in study examining sustainability of palm oil in Christmas treats

Do you like yours puffed up? Perhaps you favour the mini variety. Or maybe you're just a fan of the simple supermarket mince pie. Whichever style you opt for, do you know where the ingredients come...

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