Fats & Oils
Americas: Blue Diamond increases almond capability
Blue Diamond Growers is increasing its almond flour production capacity with a processing line set within the recently finished addition to the Salida Manufacturing...
Europe: Bunge Loders Croklaan releases lipid ingredient for infant milk formula for Chinese babies
Bunge Loders Croklaan has launched Betapol Select, a premium lipid ingredient for infant milk formula that is inspired by natural variations in the composition...
Europe: Fish oil could save €13B a year in EU healthcare costs, finds study
More widespread regular consumption of Omega 3 supplements could save healthcare systems and providers in the EU a total of €12.9 billion (US$14.72 billion)...
Americas: High intake of saturated fats increases risk of heart disease
Consuming high amounts of four major saturated fatty acids—found in red meat, dairy fat, butter, lard, and palm oil—may increase risk of coronary heart...
Middle East: ADM, Cargill to form JV in Egypt
ADM and Cargill will launch a joint venture to provide soybean meal and oil for customers in Egypt.
The joint venture would own and operate...
Europe: People need to take more vitamin E, finds study
Just 21% of the studies of the examined populations globally reach a serum α-tocopherol concentration of ≥30 µmol/L, according to a study published in...
Americas: CP Kelco opens new facility
CP Kelco has completed its new production capabilities in its Okmulgee, Oklahoma plant for manufacturing Kelcogel gellan gum.
Until now, CP Kelco’s San Diego,...
Europe: AAK releases ingredient that retards blooming in chocolate
AAK releases COBAOPure, a cocoa butter that delivers improved bloom-retarding effects in applications including milk and dark chocolate tablets, coated and filled products, and...
Europe: DSM study finds low omega-3 status in US adults
DSM Nutritional Products has co-authored a new paper comparing plasma long-chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid (LCn-3 PUFA) biomarkers in US adults, with recommended concentration...
Asia Pacific: Indian company exhibits PUFA ingredient in US show
Arjuna Natural Extracts will launch a high-concentrate, 90% omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) ingredient for dietary supplements and functional foods and beverages at SupplySide...