Elaeis guineensis standing unplanted in Indonesia, tropical hardwood forests are being cleared for palm oil plantations. Furthermore, as the remaining unprotected lowland forest dwindles, developers are looking to plant peat swamp land, using drainage that begins an oxidation process of the peat which can release 5,000 to 10,000 years worth of stored carbon. Drained peat is also at very high risk of forest fire. There is a clear record of fire being used to clear vegetation for oil palm development in Indonesia, where in recent years drought and man-made clearances have led to massive uncontrolled forest fires, covering parts of Southeast Asia
Silver Spring Foods Mustard, while its Picante Pepper Mustard took home a bronze in the Pepper Hot category. Additionally, its Beer ‘n Brat Horseradish Mustard nabbed a bronze in the Horseradish/Wasabi category, and its Organic Deli Mustard won the silver in the Organic category. Silver Spring Foods, Inc. is now the world’s largest producer and processor of horseradish products. Revenue hit $50 million in 2011, and the company now employs over 165 people. The brands of the parent company, Huntsinger Farms Inc., also include Bookbinders Food Products, Atlantic Brand, and Thor-Shackel. Silver Spring Foods Silver Spring Foods, Inc., is the world's largest grower