Daabon launches carbon-neutral palm oil

Daabon launches carbon-neutral palm oil

14th October, 2024

Daabon UK, part of the Daabon Group, has launched a carbon-neutral organic palm oil range.

Russian missiles strike grain ships

Russian missiles strike grain ships

14th October, 2024

A Russian missile struck a grain ship docked at Ukraine’s Port of Odessa, killing one person and injuring five crew members, according to a Reuters report citing Ukrainian officials.

European Commission expected to tighten regulations on PAHs in olive oil

European Commission expected to tighten regulations on PAHs in olive oil

11th October, 2024

The European Commission (EC) is expected to tighten regulations on the amount of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) permitted in virgin and extra virgin olive oil this year, according to an Olive Oil Times report.

Latest issue: OFI September/October 2024

OFI September/October 2024

The September/October 2024 issue is packed full of news, special features and market updates to keep you informed and up to date on the edible oils and fats market.

In my comment, following the publication of a new World Health Organization (WHO) report saying tobacco, ultra-processed foods, alcohol and fossil fuels kill 19M people globally and lead to 34% of all deaths, I consider if the global health epidemic is down to individuals making poor choices or on “big industry” undermining measures to reduce smoking, drinking and obesity.

Our September/October 2024 issue presents a special focus on rendering looking at the use of animal fats in biofuels and circular protein in feed.

We also look at the use of mid-infrared (MIR) spectroscopy for real-time plant…