Fats & Oils
Europe: DSM survey finds most consumers are unaware of acrylamide
Consumers are still largely unaware of acrylamide - but those who do know something about acrylamide, know enough to be concerned, according to a...
Americas: Seafood intake slows cognitive decline
Eating a meal of seafood or other foods containing omega-3 fatty acids at least once a week may protect against age-related memory loss and...
Cargill: Survey finds consumers are mindful of sustainability in their food purchases
Sustainability considerations now influence most grocery shoppers when buying packaged foods such as potato chips and cookies, according to Cargill’s global FATitudes survey.
The...
Americas: Eating an egg a day does not raise CVD risk, find researchers
Consuming up to one egg per day does not appear to be associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk, according to a new study and meta-analysis led...
Americas: Omega-3 intake during pregnancy lowers preterm birth
Pregnant women who had low plasma levels of long chain n-3 fatty acids in their first and second trimesters were at a significantly higher...
Europe: Cargill releases de-oiled lecithin range for bakers, snack makers
Cargill introduces a new range of de-oiled lecithin products to complete its portfolio of GMO and non-GMO lecithin products.
A first to market in...
Americas: Nuts may have inflammatory effects on humans
In a study of more than 5,000 people, investigators from Brigham and Women’s Hospital have found that greater intake of nuts was associated with...
Europe: Cargill upgrades refining facility in Belgium
Cargill spends US$17.5 million to upgrade its refining facility in Izegem, Belgium, thereby increasing the production and supply of edible vegetable oils.
The refining installation...
Americas: Cargill finds three solutions to reduce saturated fats in baked goods
Using starches, vegetable waxes and emulsions, Cargill scientists have created fat systems that lower saturated fat by as much as 40% in shortenings, without...
Asia Pacific: Ingredion opens factory in Thailand
Ingredion has opened a facility in Kalasin, Thailand, completing an investment of approximately USD$30 million to produce Novation functional native starches for clean-label food...