Sales of olive oil in the UK have surpassed sales of standard
varieties - vegetable, sunflower and seed oils - for the first
time, according to Mintel.
The world's biggest oilseed processor Bunge this week announced
that it is to expand the oilseed crusher and oil refinery capacity
at one of its plants in Canada.
Global commodity markets will have mixed fortunes in 2006, with
China prepared to surpass India as the world's largest importer of
edible oil, according to ASA's latest report.
New research explains the mechanism behind the widely recognized
link between a high-fat diet and type 2 diabetes, providing an
insight into how high-fat diet-induced diabetes may be prevented.
Food giant Kraft has reduced the trans fat content in around 650 of
its products, in time for the 1 January labeling deadline, which
will require all food companies to label the amount of trans-fat in
their products.
ConAgra is to remove all trans fats from its whole grain microwave
popcorn snack lines starting February 2006, marking the next step
in the company's attempt to link itself with current health trends.
Cereal giant Kellogg is to reformulate some of its products with a
low linolenic soybean oil in an effort to reduce or eliminate trans
fatty acids while also minimizing the saturated fat content of the
products, the company announced...
Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) has expanded its range of low trans
fats, which it claims will allow manufacturers of baked goods to
produce healthier formulations with good functionality.
Biotech giant Monsanto is to develop new versions of its reduced
trans-fat Vistive soybean with the aim of improving shelf life and
flavor of soy oil, lowering saturated fat content and enhancing the
bean with Omega-3.
Exploring how dietary components can interact to influence the
metabolic state of the body, scientists show that a high fat, low
carbohydrate diet eases Alzheimer's disease in mice.
A North Carolina-based soybean processor has tapped into the
lucrative trans-fat free oil market through a patent process that
also retains the nutritional benefits of soy.
A leading manufacturer of hydrolyzed vegetable proteins for the
food industry has reformulated its product line in order to meet
non trans-fat label requirements.
A zero-calorie natural fat replacement gel made from insoluble corn
bran fiber promises to replace between 25 and 50 percent of the
fats typically used in food preparation.
ADM's promotion of two innovative ingredients at the IFT conference
this week illustrates how health awareness and regulatory concerns
have shot up the industry's priority list, writes Anthony
Fletcher.
Trans fatty acids could 'modestly' increase the risk of gallstone
disease, say US researchers, providing yet more evidence to
encourage food makers to remove these fats from food formulations.
Highly refined soybean oil does not cause reactions in people who
are allergic to soybeans, claim US food scientists at the
University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Supplies of vegetable oils to European food makers will increase as
US ingredients behemoth Cargill expands palm and coconut oil
operations in Europe, reports Lindsey Partos.
A Chinese farm and chemical group is in the process of buying
Danish speciality fats business Aarhus United, and the deal could
close by the end of the month, according to reports in the Danish
press.
Knocked by an economic slowdown and the strength of the Euro
against the US dollar, growth in turnover for the European food and
drink industry rose by a 1.9 per cent wisp from 2002 to 2003,
concludes a new report from the US government,...
Oil ingredient supplier Archer Daniels Midland said on Wednesday it
will close operations at a Brazilian soybean crushing, refining and
bottling plant.
Traditional methods used to extract argan oil do not destroy the
physico-chemical characteristics of this speciality vegetable oil
used in North African food formulations.
Canada's trans fat task force held its first meeting on Friday to
decide what needs tackling and looked at the risks and benefits of
various alternatives to the much maligned oil.
Food makers sourcing organic ingredients from the West are
gradually turning to China as the ambitious country makes strides
in organic production, reports Lindsey Partos.
Reflecting the booming market for trans fatty acid alternatives,
speciality oil supplier ADM ramps up production of its zero/low
trans-fat oils and margarines, for the second time in a year,
Lindsey Partos reports.
As food makers continue to slice artery-clogging trans fats out of
their formulations, a new study sheds light on the mechanisms
behind the impact of these fats on health, examining whether trans
fatty acid intake could also affect...
Finnish vegetable oil maker Suomen Rehu strengthens market
synergies buying a majority stake in rapeseed and soy oil firm
Mildola Oy, writes Lindsey Partos.
Opportunities continue to open up for trans fat alternatives as
Israel communicates plans to become the world's third country to
impose labelling rules on artery-clogging trans fats.
Speciality oil firms will have the chance to voice their concerns
on global food codes as 100 government delegates meet to discuss
the fats and oil industry at a week-long session, kicking off in
the UK next week.
A landmark settlement on trans fats in the US last week will incite
global food makers, fearful of litigation, to delve further into
new food formulations that use alternative ingredients to eliminate
harmful fatty acids, reports...
Scientists have identified a molecular mechanism in the liver that
explains how consuming foods rich in saturated fats and trans-fatty
acids can send blood levels of cholesterol and triglycerides
soaring.
Spearing the growing trans fat alternative market, Germany's Bayer
CropScience will link up with private agro firm Cargill to bring a
new speciality oil to the market. Lindsey Partos reports.
Food makers enjoying bearish prices for palm oil used extensively
in food applications could see a rise as Malaysia, the world's
number one producer, builds plans to reduce palm oil production,
writes Lindsey Partos.
Food ingredients and syrups manufacturer Corn Products
International said on Tuesday that fourth-quarter profit fell 41
percent as a result of restructuring in Mexico and South America.
Supplies for a range of vegetable oils used extensively by the food
industry are likely to improve for 2004/05 year on stronger yields
for peanuts, soybeans and rapeseed oil.
Dutch producer of oils and fats Loders Croklaan has changed its
company logo in an effort to underline the connection with its
Malaysian parent company IOI Group and emphasize their joint palm
oil strategy.
Competition continues to bite for Swedish speciality fats and oils
business Karlshamns with the firm announcing it will pour Euros
6.68 million (SEK60m) into cost-cutting measures.
The bolt-on acquisition of Rhodia Food Ingredients earlier this
year helps boost sales for Danish ingredients and sugar group
Danisco in an otherwise challenging 2004/05 first half.
Supplies for a range of vegetable oils used extensively by the food
industry are slated to rise for 2004/05 year on stronger yields for
peanuts, soybeans and rape seed oil, building up global stocks to
about 390.5 million tons.
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