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

  • Edible Oils in Greece

    ... the Greek olive oil industry has experienced new challenges in 2023. Adverse weather conditions and labour shortages have affected production as daily wages remained low in the face of rising costs of living, forcing workers ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Angola

    ... However, the annual inflation rate dropped to 11% in April 2023, the lowest since 2015, and cooking ingredient prices have been far more stable. The Angolan government also continues with its initiatives to decrease import ... Read More

  • Syrup, Seasoning, Oils, & General Food Global Market Report 2024

    ... Food; ProcessingCovering: Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM); Wilmar International Ltd.; The Coca-Cola Company; Bunge Limited; Musim Mas Group Syrup, Seasoning, Oils, & General Food Global Market Report 2024 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Cambodia

    ... In line with the economic reopening and tourism resuming, demand has started to return to what it was prior to the pandemic. Likewise, packaged food is becoming more popular in Cambodia due to the rise ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Greece

    ... improved economic climate, retail volume sales have made a recovery in 2023 with a marginal increase, although current value growth has moderated significantly. Demand for convenience products and healthier options is contributing to overall sales ... Read More

  • India Mayonnaise Market Report and Forecast 2024-2032

    ... reaching a value of around USD 3 billion by 2032. Aided by the inflating disposable income and changing lifestyles, the market is expected to grow significantly by 2032. Mayonnaise, a rich, creamy condiment typically made ... Read More

  • Lipids Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2023-2028

    ... by 2028, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 8.92% during 2022-2028. Lipids are oily, fatty, and waxy micro biomolecules that are soluble in organic solvents like amines, ethers, ketones, and methanol. They are derived from ... Read More

  • Cooking Oil Market - Global Cooking Oil Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, Regional Outlook, and Forecast 2023-2030 - (By Product Type Coverage, By End User Coverage, By Geographic Coverage and By Company)

    ... cooking oil market is set to witness substantial expansion, with its value projected to surge from $201.5 billion in 2022 to $302.2 billion by 2030, as indicated by a recent report from Fairfield Market Research. ... Read More

  • Edible Oils in Poland

    ... that sunflower oil was not, contrary to previous assumptions, included in the European Union's import ban list from Ukraine. Euromonitor International's Edible Oils in Poland report offers in-depth knowledge of the market at a national ... Read More

  • Edible Oils in Estonia

    ... many to opt for healthier edible oils such as olive oil. Indeed, many healthy recipes use olive oil which is recognised as one of the healthiest options in comparison to other types of oil. Euromonitor ... Read More

  • Edible Oils in Tunisia

    ... The significance of the Ministry of Trade in Tunisia, particularly in the vegetable oil category, cannot be overstated. The National Office for Trade (OCT) provides subsidised oils in traditional grocery retailers that are sold for ... Read More

  • Edible Oils in Dominican Republic

    ... high price of commodities and the war in Ukraine, have impacted the supply chain driving up unit prices. As a result, retail volume sales witnessed a moderate increase in 2023 after two years of decline. ... Read More

  • Edible Oils in Switzerland

    ... oils witnessed a steady rise during the review period, establishing itself as a kitchen staple in Swiss households. Furthermore, the Swiss market showed a heightened interest in various edible speciality oils, including walnut oil, safflower ... Read More

  • Edible Oils in Ukraine

    ... growth in the category. One key factor to consider here is that there is now a glut of sunflower oil in the local market and this is a direct consequence of the ongoing armed conflict. ... Read More

  • Edible Oils in Kenya

    ... government's imposition of a 25% import tariff on edible oils. This policy move has had a cascading effect, forcing consumers to grapple with elevated prices. As a result, the year 2023 has seen a noticeable ... Read More

  • Edible Oils in the Czech Republic

    ... and labour costs, which in turn has led to soaring retail prices for consumers. Although this would typically dampen retail volume sales, two factors have worked to counteract this. First, the increased cost of living ... Read More

  • Edible Oils in Argentina

    ... representative group CIARA (Chamber of the Oil Industry of the Argentine Republic). In the latest iteration of this deal, which was initially signed in 2021 and extended in 2022, participating companies have created a fund ... Read More

  • Edible Oils in Colombia

    ... oil. Though no such shortage was noted in Colombia during 2022 and 2023, local consumes have nonetheless been rethinking their habits and switching to mixed vegetable, and corn and palm oils, thanks to changes in ... Read More

  • Edible Oils in Hungary

    ... enough sunflower oil to satisfy its domestic demand, the devaluation of the local currency rendered Hungarian sunflower oil more attractive to foreign buyers, which had a negative impact on domestic supply. At the same time, ... Read More

  • Edible Oils in Cameroon

    ... rationing. Discussion are still ongoing regarding Cameroon’s other prominent edible oil, that is cotton seed oil, which is selling at the elevated price of FCFA1,700 per litre. Despite intense pressure from Sodecoton, the producer of ... Read More

  • Edible Oils in Azerbaijan

    ... is traditionally the cheapest oil per unit in Azerbaijan. The decrease in retail prices in 2023 is linked to falling prices of sunflower oil on a global level. Consequently, after two years of double-digit current ... Read More

  • Edible Oils in Croatia

    ... unit prices, which had risen dramatically the previous year due to the spike in inflation fuelled by the global recovery from the pandemic and the fallout of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The government’s decision to ... Read More

  • Edible Oils in Uruguay

    ... oil retail prices are up to 70% cheaper in Argentina compared to Uruguay. Cross-border shopping has increased considerably in 2022-2023 in the face of higher costs of living, with the trend dampening domestic demand, notably ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Azerbaijan

    ... prices across the cooking ingredients and meals category in 2022, but prices have begun to re-adjust in 2023 with a decrease in the price of sunflower and corn oil. As a result, there was a ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Peru

    ... knowledge of the market at a national level, providing local insight and understanding unavailable elsewhere. In addition to the latest retail sales data 2018-2022, it identifies the leading companies, brands and retail outlets, and assesses ... Read More

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