Fats & Oils
Americas: Consumers find fish nutritious, states Cargill survey
US consumers recognize there are more health benefits associated with eating fish and seafood compared to taking fish oil supplements, according to a recent...
Americas: Major saturated fatty acids may increase 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...
Americas: Long-term consumption of fish oils damages the liver, research finds
An international group of scientists led by the University of Granada (UGR) has demonstrated that the long-term intake of sunflower or fish oils damages...
Americas: Consumers look for healthier oil, says Cargill
After sugar, fat is the second-most important ingredient consumers are monitoring on food product labels, according to Cargill's primary market research data FATitudes.
In addition,...
Americas: Younger US consumers want clean label fats, report
Millennials and Generation Z consumers in the US are the most inclined to view any type of fat not only as permissible, but as...
Europe: Cargill uses Rainforest Alliance Certified coconut oil in products
Cargill’s cocoa and chocolate business is reportedly the first company to use Rainforest Alliance Certified coconut oil sourced through a mass balance model as...
Americas: Coconut oil may be good for the gut, find researchers
Coconut oil has effectively controlled the overgrowth of a fungal pathogen called Candida albicans (C. albicans) in mice, finds an inter-disciplinary study led by...
Americas: Cargill expands canola research facility in Canada
Cargill has invested US$3.5 million investment in new equipment and technology at its expanded canola research facility in Aberdeen, Saskatchewan.
Focusing on specialty canola seed...
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...