Oils & Fats Market Research Reports & Industry Analysis

It has been the longstanding belief of the majority of consumers that fats are bad and to be avoided. Individuals with high cholesterol, various heart conditions, and family histories of coronary artery disease are told to go on a 'low fat' diet, avoiding all forms of fat to the greatest extent possible. When aiming to lose weight the typical individuals is to begin and low fat or not fat diet. A burgeoning industry and specialty grocery stores exist with products claiming to be 'low-fat' or even better, 'no-fat'. The truth is that both good and bad fats exist. While there is no doubt that most Americans have entirely too many fats (of the bad variety) in their diets, avoiding fats entirely is not as effective as changing the types of fats we consume, so say most nutritionists. Different kinds of oils and fats include: Monounsaturated: 'Good' fats that are mainly found in plant sources, such as nuts, avocados and olive, peanut and canola oils. These facts are liquid at room temperature. Polyunsaturated: These fats include the healthy omega-3 fatty acids. They are found in plant oils such as safflower, sunflower, corn, flaxseed and canola oils, as well as in seafood. Polyunsaturated fats are either liquid or soft at room temperature. Essential fatty acids such as alpha-linolenic and linoleic acid are also in the polyunsaturated group. These types of fats are necessary for the creation of cell walls and hormones in the body. Saturated: These fats are found mostly in animal products. Red meat, poultry, cheese, butter and other dairy products are the main sources. Plant products like palm, coconut and palm kernel oil are also saturated fats. Saturated Fats are solid at room temperature. Trans: Trans fats are formed when unsaturated vegetable oils are hydrogenated (or partially hydrogenated) and become more solid and more stable. Hydrogen atoms are added to the oils. Trans-fats include margarine and shortening and are found in crackers, cookies, doughnuts, frozen pie crusts, deep-fried foods, and foods with chocolate coatings.
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Oils & Fats Industry Research & Market Reports

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Ecuador

    ... the newly appointed government of Daniel Noboa to declare a state of armed conflict and implement a nighttime curfew. These security measures disrupted daily consumption habits, posing considerable challenges, particularly for the foodservice sector. Adding ... Read More

  • Edible Oils in Ecuador

    ... a pest known as “bud rot,” which has disrupted local production. Ecuador’s unique geography also plays a notable role in how palm oil is distributed and used across regions. In coastal areas, pure palm oil ... Read More

  • Edible Oils in the United Kingdom

    ... for olive oil has been extreme weather, especially the prolonged drought in key olive-producing countries such as Spain, Italy, Portugal, and Greece, which has severely reduced olive oil production. Spain, the world's largest producer and ... Read More

  • Edible Oils in Finland

    ... seen in olive oil globally. Indeed, climate conditions have negatively affected olive oil production and supply in some of the most notable producing countries, thus leading to scarcity and, in turn, price hikes. Therefore, many ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Singapore

    ... The high cost living continues to significantly impact consumer confidence and household spending, prompting many individuals to reduce their dining-out expenses by opting for more affordable options or choosing to cook at home more frequently ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in the Netherlands

    ... faced ongoing challenges, including rising labour costs, higher packaging expenses, and the escalating prices of raw ingredients, prompting them to adjust their prices to maintain profitability. Euromonitor International's Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Netherlands report ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Italy

    ... curbed the purchasing behaviour and levels of many households in Italy, many of whom continued to experience financial difficulties. Against the backdrop of ongoing economic and financial uncertainty, the search for cooking ingredients and meals, ... Read More

  • Edible Oils in the Netherlands

    ... with sunflower oil—the most popular edible oil—experiencing prolonged shortages and dramatic price hikes. Euromonitor International's Edible Oils in Netherlands report offers in-depth knowledge of the market at a national level, providing local insight and understanding ... Read More

  • Edible Oils in Italy

    ... oil is expected to see edible oils as a whole register a decrease over 2024. If seed and vegetable oils were negatively impacted by the war in Ukraine from early 2022 (with a sharp drop ... Read More

  • Edible Oils in Guatemala

    ... warehouse clubs like PriceSmart, which offers significant savings on high-volume bottles of both private label oils and imported brands such as Wesson in 4.73-litre bottles and the local brand Ideal in 18.9-litre bottles. Similarly, the ... Read More

  • Edible Oils in Singapore

    ... global conflicts such as the war in Ukraine, have disrupted supply chains, leading to increased prices across various edible oil types. Singapore’s reliance on imported oils makes it particularly vulnerable to global market fluctuations, with ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Finland

    ... we saw rebound to foodservice following the reopening of society after the era of the pandemic, this has now normalised. In part, this can be attributed to inflationary pressures, as cooking at home is cheaper ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Guatemala

    ... price sensitivity persists in 2024. Consumers remain cautious with their spending, waiting for discounts and seeking retailers that offer cost-saving options to manage household budgets for cooking ingredients and meals. Euromonitor International's Cooking Ingredients and ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Canada

    ... as specific segments within edible oils and sweet spreads, while others are benefitting from manufacturers’ refocused innovative efforts to launch healthier, more functional products. Price growth is generally calming down for most products, though olive ... Read More

  • Edible Oils in the United Arab Emirates

    ... shift is edible oils, with consumers actively seeking healthier options. Olive oil, known for its favourable fatty acid profile and potential health benefits, is widely regarded as a healthy choice. Its high monounsaturated fat content ... Read More

  • Edible Oils in Bulgaria

    ... droughts in major producing countries and subsequent reduction in olive oil supply. As a result, many brands like Olitalia, Cirio, and Borges almost disappeared from the market. Shortages were also evident in private label, which ... Read More

  • Edible Oils in Canada

    ... the exception of olive oil. Oils including canola, sunflower, corn and other are staples in Canadian households and thus benefitting from the country’s robust population growth. Canada continues to welcome an impressive number of immigrants ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Bulgaria

    ... 2024 as average unit prices remained high. Although the rate of inflation has decreased in Bulgaria, production costs remained high, and this kept price elevated. On the other hand, rising wages is supporting purchasing power ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Denmark

    ... resulted in slower price growth and provided a boost to volume sales. Despite this, there have been some categories like edible oils that have continued to see price fluctuations due to a shortage of raw ... Read More

  • Edible Oils in Denmark

    ... key olive oil-producing countries, combined with increased production costs, have resulted in significant price hikes in olive oil. This has made it a more expensive option for Danish consumers, who have therefore been turning to ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in the United Arab Emirates

    ... increasing numbers of consumers prioritise nutritious options, there is rising demand for organic, natural, and minimally processed ingredients. The popularity of plant-based diets continues to rise, leading to a greater variety of meat alternatives and ... Read More

  • Edible Oils in New Zealand

    ... olive oil represents around 50% of the landscape, new alternatives have entered, positioned to be money-saving solutions. In addition, as consumers are becoming more informed about the health benefits and occasions of consumption of other ... Read More

  • Edible Oils in Estonia

    ... The performance is particularly bad for olive oil. Significant price increases for olive oil due to a bad harvest in Spain, see volume sales fall significantly. Spanish olive oil dominates in Estonia, with the Borges ... Read More

  • Edible Oils in France

    ... Spain being a major provider of olive oil to France. This affected the harvest, reduced supply, and led to significant price hikes in olive oil. Therefore, with this product now priced out of the range ... Read More

  • Edible Oils in Colombia

    ... reduction in price. This is something that is expected to continue in the short-term. Category players are adapting to inflationary challenges by making their portfolios more efficient, such as ensuring there is less segmentation of ... Read More

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