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 France

    ... high due to inflationary pressures and supply chain issues in some instances (eg edible oils, honey), which supports value sales but hinders the potential in volume growth. Added to which, budget-conscious consumers are adapting their ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in the Philippines

    ... maintain relevance as key ingredients that Filipino households treat as staples. At the same time, growth in meals and soups as well as in sweet spreads is driven by increasingly hectic lifestyles resulting from greater ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Ukraine

    ... the landscape in 2024 was driven by several factors, including adaptation by both consumers and businesses, the return of some residents, and lower inflation rates. Brands have also been active in implementing strong price promotions. ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Iraq

    ... local insight and understanding unavailable elsewhere. In addition to the latest retail sales data 2019-2023, it identifies the leading companies, brands and retail outlets, and assesses the key trends and demographic shifts behind consumer demand ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Kuwait

    ... over high obesity rates is stimulating some consumers into adopting healthier eating habits, including eating less overall. However, healthier cooking ingredients and meals tend to have higher prices, meaning such products are only popular among ... Read More

  • Edible Oils in Greece

    ... a significant price increase of 67%. This extreme price spike challenged product sales. However, some companies look to install and inflate prices even further to gain higher profit margins. This tactic was used by company ... Read More

  • Edible Oils in Germany

    ... droughts across key producing regions such as Spain, Greece, and Italy. These harsh environmental conditions have severely impacted olive harvests, causing supply shortages and pushing prices to record highs. As a result, many consumers in ... Read More

  • Edible Oils in China

    ... Apart from a continued noticeable drop in sales of olive oil, other categories within edible oils are expected to show growth in retail current value terms. Rapeseed oil is set to perform slightly better than ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Colombia

    ... cooking ingredients and meals. However, many categories are also experiencing a contraction in retail volume sales, which is mainly due to the reduced spending capacity of many local consumers and the effects of legislative trends ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Dominican Republic

    ... consumers have taken advantage of private label brands, which not only offer a cost-effective alternative but also introduce new flavours and varieties, providing a means for consumers to maximise the value of their spending. This ... Read More

  • Oilseed Farming

    ... dominate the industry. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE Demand is driven by trends in food consumption. The profitability of individual companies depends on efficient operations. Large companies have advantages in purchasing land and equipment. Small operations can compete ... Read More

  • Edible Oils in the Philippines

    ... Inc and San Pablo Mfg Corp – these companies have been investing in distribution expansion and putting cost-containment measures into place. While local consumers feel the pressures of price hikes, they continue to cook at ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Bolivia

    ... to offset inflationary pressures fuelled by the country’s balance of payments crisis, as retail volume growth is expected to be unchanged on 2023. Foreign exchange reserves have fallen to historic lows in recent years due ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Turkey

    ... that affected retail volume sales, leading to a surge in the popularity of discounters and private label products. Branded goods responded by launching frequent discount campaigns, promotions, and deals. Moreover, many brands introduced smaller pack ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Laos

    ... opportunities were derived from population increases, urbanisation, a rising middle-to-high-income population, improved logistics/infrastructure, lifestyle changes and faster tourism flows. Meanwhile, competition intensified with more imported products introduced in big cities, alongside modern retail development. Euromonitor ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Cambodia

    ... Urbanisation and changing lifestyles are fuelling demand for healthier and convenient food options, particularly oils. With a rising focus on health, coupled with busier lifestyles, consumers are seeking more variety, leading to sustained growth in ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Estonia

    ... inflation has eased significantly. However, with consumer confidence still at a low level, players support volume sales by offering frequent promotions and discounts. Euromonitor International's Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Estonia report offers in-depth knowledge ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in New Zealand

    ... primarily driven by broader inflationary pressures. In response to the economic landscape, consumer purchasing habits shifted towards more efficient and cost-saving solutions. With many choosing to dine out less frequently, sales of cooking ingredients and ... Read More

  • Edible Oils in Dominican Republic

    ... and 2024. The market had previously been hindered by supply shortages, rising raw material costs, and transportation challenges, which led to a reduction in consumption. In response, many consumers opted for cheaper oil substitutes. However, ... Read More

  • Edible Oils in Bolivia

    ... lion’s share of total sales – are considered basic necessities, the category has been comparatively well insulated from the negative impact of inflationary pressures and economic uncertainty linked to the country’s balance of payments crisis. ... Read More

  • Edible Oils in Ukraine

    ... oil and soy oil are widely available, unit prices were far higher. While the price of these oils rose further, the average unit price of sunflower oil fell making the product more appealing. Euromonitor International's ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Germany

    ... extensively at home has faded, consumer curiosity about new food trends remains high. This has led to a sustained interest in convenient yet flavourful options that meet the demands of increasingly busy lifestyles. Despite inflationary ... Read More

  • Edible Oils in Turkey

    ... food service. Euromonitor International's Edible Oils in Turkey report offers in-depth knowledge of the market at a national level, providing local insight and understanding unavailable elsewhere. In addition to the latest retail sales data 2019-2023, ... Read More

  • Edible Oils in Sweden

    ... lower production in the Mediterranean region continues to lead to lower supply in 2024. The average unit price of olive oil increase significantly over the course of 2023, the result of drought and poor olive ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Jordan

    ... eating out, which was particularly beneficial to sauces, dips and condiments via foodservice. Despite the effects of global inflation, some categories of cooking ingredients and meals are perceived to be essential, with consumers opting to ... Read More

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