Oils & Fats International Fact File
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Freak feedstocks
In a bid to secure renewable sources of energy, scientists are investigating ever stranger biofuel feedstocks. Fungus, human fat, rabbit corpses – these are just some of the ideas of recent years. OFI looks at the viability and commercialisation of these unexpected feedstocks
02 February 2015 -
Halophytes
Are salt-tolerant halophytes the answer to an aviation industry increasingly focused on renewable fuels? OFI looks at this “game changer” in the biofuels industry and how an ecosystem could be put in place to make it even more sustainable
02 June 2014 -
Hemp
Is it a drug? Is an energy crop? The growing of hemp is controversial due to its association with cannabis. OFI assesses the properties of hemp seed and oil and the strict regulations surrounding the crop
31 July 2015 -
High oleic oils
High oleic oils offer nutritional and application advantages including less saturated fatty acids, more monounsaturated acids, and a good shelf life. Yet factors such as segregation costs and volatile premiums for farmers limit their production
11 April 2019 -
High oleic palm oil
A hybrid form of palm oil grown in Colombia and Ecuador has a higher oleic content than conventional palm oil, offering applications in frying, baking and chocolate spreads
15 April 2019 -
HVO
Hydrotreated vegetable oil boasts a great number of advantages over traditional biodiesel, among them lower emissions, higher fuel e ciency and a chemical structure identical with petroleum diesel. With the growing interest in all markets, particularly in Asia, and the many new production facilities scheduled to come online in a few years, HVO could be the fuel of the future
15 April 2019 -
Infant formulae fats
From the use of animal fats such as lard to palm oil, and triglycerides produced by enzyme technology, the development of fats for infant formulae continues
01 September 2011 -
Jatropha
Jatropha is making a comeback, experts argued at the World Biofuels Markets Congress in Rotterdam. A good candidate for sustainable biofuel but historically low-yielding, new research reveals how its yield can be improved with know-how, investment and funds
01 June 2013 -
Jet fuel
With some 250M gallons/year of offtake agreements for sustainable jet fuel supply, the fossil fuel alternative is no longer a concept but a pending commercial reality
11 April 2019 -
Krill oil
Krill are at the heart of the ocean’s food chain, with a total biomass of between 400M and 600M tonnes. Krill oil supplements are gaining in popularity but there are concerns over the impact krill fishery may have on the ocean’s ecosystem
31 August 2013 -
Margarine and spreads
The global margarine market has developed to include low-fat and low-salt spreads and products with added omega-3 fatty acids, plant sterols and certified oils, with a growing appeal to vegans searching for an alternative to butter
10 November 2020 -
Marine Biofuels
Marine biofuels are gaining acceptance but the industry's adoption of alternative fuels faces challenges
17 August 2021 -
Moringa
Not only could its leaves and fruit help us overcome world hunger, the tropical moringa tree has something to offer for everyone. This backgrounder explores the many uses of the moringa, from cosmetics to biofuels
25 June 2018
