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 Romania

    ... prolonged dry season, alongside higher manufacturing and retailing costs driven by fuel and energy price hikes. Sunflower oil dominates edible oils in retail volume and value terms, as it is a universal ingredient for cooking, ... Read More

  • Edible Oils in Slovakia

    ... meanwhile, is undermined thanks to dwindling purchasing power. The premiumisation trend has become side-lined with fewer Slovak consumers willing to pay out extra money, prompting players to offer more price promotions and discounts as local ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Canada

    ... on the market, and Canada has been experiencing some of the highest food inflation rates in recent years. This phenomenon has continued to escalate despite a general easing of overall inflation. The surging food prices ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Kuwait

    ... cooking oil prices, directly affected both international and local brands, causing consumers to trade down where possible. Despite this, modern channels have continued expanding. Due to growing concern over high obesity rates, many consumers are ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Kazakhstan

    ... declined in a number of categories compared to 2022, including the key sunflower oil category. Growth in the year is supported by the fact that Kazakhstan has a growing consumer base due to population growth; ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Jordan

    ... particularly edible oils, have dropped, however, the industry continues to be impacted by global inflation. Nonetheless, as most categories are perceived to be essential, consumers have not been cutting out their purchases but rather switching ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Switzerland

    ... preparation options. The health and wellness trend played a substantial role in driving growth and fostering innovation within the industry. Additionally, the recovery of intercontinental inbound tourism and tourism from European countries positively impacted the ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Nigeria

    ... even considered to be essential. Inflationary pressures, which had been quite strong in 2022, persisted into 2023, impacting consumer spending power. Although many cooking ingredients products are generally affordable and considered essential by much of ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Colombia

    ... stimuli registered in 2021, increased oil prices and a boost in food and beverages exports which registered a 24% growth in 2022. However, even though the economy shows notable signs of recovery, Colombian consumers in ... Read More

  • Edible Oils in Bolivia

    ... as many other countries arising both from the war in Ukraine and low yields, due to drought conditions. Bolivia produces an ample supply of soy oil and is also a key exporter. In addition, price ... Read More

  • Edible Oils in Guatemala

    ... to PET and glass bottles. Capullo from Naturaceites SA has expanded its portfolio with different stand-up pouch sizes, whilst Mazola produced by Dinant de Guatemala, SA has increased its stand-up pouches offering, with two special ... Read More

  • Edible Oils in Uzbekistan

    ... of inflation that has put pressure on spending power at local level. In 2023, sunflower oil continues to perform strongly in terms of sales volume, supported by lower prices and population growth in the country. ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Estonia

    ... promote products, Estonians spending less time on cooking, and a greater focus on diet as part of a healthy lifestyle. Nut and seed based spreads demonstrated fast volume growth in 2023 thanks to the growing ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Egypt

    ... face economic challenges, with global inflation and the rising costs of essential ingredients making it difficult for consumers to afford certain cooking ingredients and meals. As a result, households have started to prioritise cost-effective options, ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Oman

    ... remains a priority, leading to lower interest in ready-meals and frozen foods compared to neighbouring countries in the region. Moreover, a significant number of expats left the country after the outbreak of COVID-19 are now ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Dominican Republic

    ... significant contributor to GDP and so the rebound in tourism has injected much needed income into the country. Inflation has decreased substantially in 2023 following two years of high rates. Nonetheless, some categories are still ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Sweden

    ... energy supplies resulting from the Ukraine conflict causing significant increases in the cost of living, household spending remained under substantial pressure during the year as significant numbers of local people took every opportunity to economise, ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Paraguay

    ... income inequality characterise Paraguay’s small economy, cooking ingredients and meals are benefiting from urbanisation and the development of modern grocery retailers. However, the consumer base remains small, comprised of the country’s growing middle class and ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Ukraine

    ... hardship and motivated huge numbers of local people to flee the country, 2023 saw retail volume sales rebound to some extent, although sales figures across the board are still significantly below what was registered in ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Uruguay

    ... and is impacting negatively on demand, although mainly in sweet spreads and meals and soups. Weaker consumption can also be explained by the high numbers of Uruguayans crossing the border into Argentina, in order to ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Bosnia and Herzegovina

    ... Herzegovina as high inflation and subsequent significant unit price growth all of categories put some pressure on demand. Rampant unit price inflation was largely due to the ongoing Ukraine conflict, which has put pressure on ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Latvia

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

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Lebanon

    ... the local population. However, the situation is improving slowly and this meant positive volume growth in most categories. In particular, demand for more expensive, value-added products continues to rise among affluent households and high-income consumers, ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Georgia

    ... materials, and logistics. A standout in this scenario is the edible oils category, which, after experiencing a steep price hike the previous year, has not only seen a deceleration in price increases but also a ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Slovenia

    ... in popularity. Ready meals are a great substitute for consumers who want to cook at home but lack the time or knowledge to plan, shop and cook their meals from scratch. Further, with portioned packaging ... Read More

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