Oils & Fats International Fact File
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Rapeseed
Global rapeseed production today stands at some 70M tonnes, with the crop enjoying a price premium above other oil crops. However, pest and disease control and climate change are some of the challenges facing producers
10 November 2020 -
Rendering - focus on screw press
Suppliers of rendering equipment are focusing on energy efficient plants which meet current safety standards, while yielding the highest amount of raw materials, with the screw press being a central element in the rendering process
28 June 2022 -
Rendering - Rise of animal fats in biofuels
The use of animal fats in biofuels has been growing – accounting for a third of all animal fats produced globally last year. This upward trend is set to increase to meet the demands of the renewable fuels sector.
21 October 2024 -
Rendering and pet food
Rendered products can be used safely and sustainably as pet food ingredients. However, they face a negative image in the eyes of some pet owners
18 June 2018 -
Rendering process
The rendering industry performs an essential recycling service by taking animal by-products and turning them into ingredients for feed and other applications. OFI explains what is involved in the modern rendering process
15 April 2019 -
Rice bran oil
A ‘balanced and versatile’ cooking oil, a beneficial cosmetics ingredient and an ‘economical and affordable’ biofuel, rice bran oil (RBO) has a lot to offer. OFI examines the growing popularity of this niche oil
01 January 2014 -
Safflower
Nutritionally healthy, safflowerseed oil is gathering interest from the food, biofuel and oleochemical industries, due to its high level of oleic acids and ability to grow in most regions of the world
31 October 2014 -
Shea butter
Rare, naturally grown, traditionally harvested, and with reportedly remarkable moisturising and healing properties, demand for shea butter is growing steadily. OFI looks at what makes shea so special
30 September 2015 -
Shipping of edible oils
Although the shipping of edible oils has remained relatively stable for decades, the onset of UCO exports, an ageing fleet, contraction of tonnage and regulations to cut emissions will all have an impact on the market going forward
12 September 2025 -
Shipping, transport and tank cleaning regulations
The safe transport of oils and fats is governed by the regulations of both international and national organisations, as well as industry bodies, and include the proper cleaning of tanks
28 June 2022 -
Sorghum
High yielding and hardy, those in the ethanol industry are taking note of sweet sorghum’s significance as a potential biofuel. With hybrid varieties further increasing yield, is sorghum ‘an important piece’ in the sustainable energy puzzle?
01 February 2015 -
Soyabeans - Brazil versus USA
Improvements to Brazil’s transport infrastructure and the devaluation of its currency in the past decade have propelled the country to become the world leader in soya output and exports, with record production projected for 2023/24.
21 October 2024 -
Soyabeans - USA vs Brazil
Brazil and the USA are the world’s top suppliers of soyabeans. While Brazil is the leading producer, the USA enjoys a competitive advantage in logistics. What does the future hold for these two giants?
12 September 2025
