Oils & Fats International Fact File
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Coconut oil
Production of coconut oil is on the rise in the lauric oil powerhouses of Southeast Asia, as its purported health benefits have attracted global interest. OFI looks at the numerous uses of coconut and its oil and the worldwide market
01 January 2015 -
Coconut oil processing
The high content of medium-chain fatty acids in coconut oil suggests it can be a unique ‘fat-burning’ functional oil. S P Kochhar looks at how processing can give coconut oil a longer shelf-life and better health aspects
04 June 2018 -
Commodity trading
Commodity trading by buying and selling futures and options contracts at futures exchanges forms the lifeline of the oils and fats industry. But how exactly does it all work?
09 October 2017 -
Commodity trading - HVO & SAF trading tools
The rapid expansion of renewable diesel production has been accompanied by a growth in services designed to deliver price transparency and trading confidence in this emerging sector
18 August 2021 -
Constantza: key hub
As Romania's largest port and with grains as its most important cargo, Constantza is a key hub linking Central and Eastern Europe with the Caspian region, Central Asia and the Far East. The port is also in the spotlight as it offers an alternative export route for Ukrainian grains and oilseeds
10 November 2023 -
Cottonseed and oil
The cottonseed oil sector – along with the wider cotton industry – is taking steps to tackle the sustainability challenges it faces
28 June 2022 -
Crambe
Although most erucic acid for oleoechemical use is derived from high erucic acid rapeseed (HEAR), crambe is another potential source for this fatty acid
26 September 2025 -
CRISPR/Gene editing
New technologies, collectively called genome engineering, are unlocking new ways to improve oil crops while avoiding the stigma associated with traditional GMOs. Ile Kauppila explores their potential, limitations and regulatory issues
15 April 2019 -
Cultured fats
Cultured fats are a new kid on the block which can mimic the richness and juiciness provided by animal fats in meat. Because they are derived from animal cells, they do not have the damaging environmental impact of animal farming
10 November 2020 -
Dairy fats
Although dairy contains saturated fats, recent evidence shows dairy foods may have benefits for heart health. Erica Hocking, Lydia Cooper and Anne Mullen from The Dairy Council and Dr Adam Lock, Michigan State University detail the nutrient composition of dairy and its relationship to cardiometabolic health
02 May 2016 -
Deep fat frying - Explained
Fried food is popular in nearly all cultures across the world due to its quick cooking speed and the taste of the final product. Although it appears simple, deep fat frying is a complex process and many factors need to be taken into account to protect flavour and ensure health concerns are addressed as far as possible.
12 November 2020 -
Deep frying - regulatory update
A range of regulations govern deep frying to safeguard consumer health, covering the quality of fresh and used cooking oil, as well as additives, allergens, trans fatty acids, genetically modified oils and compounds such as acrylamide, 3-MCPDEs and glycidyl fatty acid esters.
21 October 2024 -
Deforestation
Tougher EU deforestation regulations are having an increasing impact on palm oil producers, who say they are being targeted unfairly
10 November 2023
