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 Turkey

    ... majority of local consumers. The population of Turkey continues to grapple with persistently high inflation, which progressively erodes purchasing power on a daily basis. This phenomenon has undeniably had a major impact on the entire ... Read More

  • Edible Oils in South Africa

    ... vegetable and seed oils have started to normalise over 2023, with prices falling significantly. Exports of sunflower oil from Ukraine have resumed despite the continuation of the war, and this, combined with local production, yielded ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Romania

    ... hiked the cost of living for consumers. The high cost of living had a significant impact on the purchasing power of the mass consumer. This was reflected in retail volume sales declines as average unit ... Read More

  • Edible Oils in Lithuania

    ... one of the main suppliers of sunflower oil globally. In 2023, the situation has stabilised, and there has been steep price reductions. As such, though current value sales are expected to fall, volume sales are ... Read More

  • Edible Oils in Portugal

    ... with DOP olive oil taking an even greater hit. Given that Portugal is one of the world's major olive oil producers, this situation has had significant repercussions on both domestic consumption and exports. This decline ... Read More

  • Edible Oils in Bosnia and Herzegovina

    ... the essential status of edible oils, especially sunflower oil, consumer demand for edible oils is falling due to the pressure that has come on household incomes at a time of unprecedented inflation. The unit price ... Read More

  • Edible Oils in Norway

    ... olive oil-producing regions, such as drought in Spain, have impacted production, leading to a surge in prices. Additionally, market dynamics within Norway, including a contraction in the olive oil market in the preceding year, have ... Read More

  • Edible Oils in Nigeria

    ... of the local currency, a government policy of demonetisation, and steep rises in fuel prices introduced in 2023. Unit prices, therefore, continued to increase strongly during the year. Disposable income had severely weakened, leading to ... Read More

  • Edible Oils in Belgium

    ... and sunflower oil experienced extreme price increases in 2022, while olive oil suffered from a similar situation in 2023. In this context, with other living costs also rising, consumers became very price sensitive, shifting towards ... Read More

  • Edible Oils in Costa Rica

    ... by shortages caused by the war in Ukraine. Not surprisingly, volume sales are expected to increase. With such fluctuation in prices of edible oil over the last two years, consumers are price sensitive, and there ... Read More

  • Edible Oils in Ecuador

    ... as Tuti, are fostering greater price competition, with other retailers forced to lower prices to remain competitive. Moreover, consumers are actively seeking out promotions and discounts to mitigate the impact of rising everyday costs, which ... Read More

  • Edible Oils in Pakistan

    ... as extra virgin olive oil, are becoming popular among urban consumers who are willing to pay more for perceived health benefits. This shift has shown slowed growth in 2023 due to rising inflation and consumers ... Read More

  • Edible Oils in Turkey

    ... health and wellness properties of these products. However, in the dominant edible oils category of sunflower oil, demand increased only moderately as pressure on high inflation meant pressure on household spending despite the positive impact ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Portugal

    ... perceive any improvement in their daily lives. Interest rates on bank loans continue to increase, food product prices are rising faster than general inflation, and the government sporadically provides support to the most disadvantaged, leaving ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Lithuania

    ... the meteoric rise in inflation and tightening monetary policy, all have a dampening impact. In particular, inflation is expected to still be an issue, though its growth is expected to ease. As a result, consumers ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Costa Rica

    ... oils, where prices fall after the highs experienced in 2022, which were largely caused by the war in Ukraine. As such, cooking ingredients and meals is expected to register moderate current value and volume growth. ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Ecuador

    ... 2020, retail consumption has gradually normalized, with consumers resuming their usual activities outside of their homes. In 2023, retail volume sales of cooking ingredients and meals continue to normalise. Euromonitor International's Cooking Ingredients and Meals ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Bolivia

    ... the economy in 2023, with sharp falls in foreign currency reserves and this has increased inflationary pressure, particularly for imports, with inflation higher than 2022. As a result, cooking ingredients and meals is expected to ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in the Czech Republic

    ... Within foodservice, prices are increasing, and many Czechs are instead cooking at home and buying ready meals. This, and the boost to the domestic population, are helping to maintain volume sales of products which might ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Panama

    ... resulting in a more conservative approach to consumer spending. This was exacerbated by increasing production costs and raw material shortages due to disruption in global logistics networks. Moreover, income inequality remains significant with a large ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Finland

    ... edible oils saw even sharper movements in price due to the deficit in the supply of sunflower oil. Meanwhile, other categories within cooking ingredients and meals saw varying performances, with ready meals notably being among ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in the Netherlands

    ... in their food expenditures. Notably, there is a notable shift towards private label products, and mainstream brands are feeling the impact as consumers opt for more budget-friendly options. As food prices continue to rise steeply, ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Malaysia

    ... from scratch at home and drove down in-home consumption. However, consumers continued to cook at home during the weekend and on some other occasions. Indeed, rising living costs also acted to counter the drive towards ... Read More

  • Edible Oils in Ireland

    ... growing understanding of and appreciation for the nutritional benefits associated with high-quality edible oils, such as olive oil and coconut oil. As a result, these types of oils have witnessed demand in both the retail ... Read More

  • Edible Oils in Peru

    ... strong local brands, many of the final products and supplies are imported, which means that international circumstances have a strong local impact. The effects of the war following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the unstable ... Read More

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