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 the US

    ... seeing some of the largest jumps due to geopolitical strife and climate crisis. Supply chains have continued to struggle, as sunflower seeds, chilis, olives, and fertiliser have all struggled to meet demand. Product contamination has ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Spain

    ... inflation. However, the category has seen a return to growth in retail volume terms supported by more stable prices and the end of the pandemic. The demand for convenient solutions like meals and soups is ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in the United Kingdom

    ... meals is dealing with the consequences of climate change, including extreme temperatures, which are affecting food production and supply chains. The global supply chain is still suffering from disruptions and shortages, particularly for key ingredients ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in China

    ... policy at the end of 2022. With no more lockdown measures in place, consumers’ lives have returned to normal in 2023, leading to a gradual shift from cooking at home to dining out in foodservice ... Read More

  • Edible Oils in the Philippines

    ... growth due to an increase in product prices, while the same pressures mean price sensitivity among consumers, leading to lower volumes sold. Olive oil, corn oil, palm oil, and rapeseed oil and manage to achieve ... Read More

  • Edible Oils in the United Kingdom

    ... high unit prices continue to pose difficulties for both suppliers and consumers. The unit prices of sunflower oil have continued to rise in 2023, which is set to negatively impact volume consumption for another year. ... Read More

  • Edible Oils in China

    ... of normal activities post-pandemic. Towards the end of 2022 COVID-19 lockdown policies were lifted in the country, and in 2023, consumers have gradually returned to normal outdoor activities. This has led to a shift in ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in the United Arab Emirates

    ... since the easing of pandemic restrictions, are positively impacting retail volume growth in 2023. It is expected that consumption will be maintained, given that the United Arab Emirates is attracting many expatriates, facilitated by visa ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Saudi Arabia

    ... an increase in the rate of employment, which together had a positive impact on household spending. Increased employment is a cornerstone of the government’s Vision 2030 programme, the aim of which is to create jobs ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in the Philippines

    ... Shortages in raw materials continue to affect some categories, such as seen with sunflower oil in edible oils, however, such challenges appear to be stabilising. Overall, the return to social mobility, following the period of ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Vietnam

    ... growth is also relatively stable. We also note that foodservice volume growth is much stronger than retail, which is in line with the recovery of on-trade channels after the pandemic era. Euromonitor International's Cooking Ingredients ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Mexico

    ... of the food industry has been impacted by inflation and the rise in raw material costs has had a moderate to extreme impact on players in the past 12 months. Euromonitor International's Cooking Ingredients and ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in France

    ... positive figures, albeit not out of negative growth just yet. This volume stabilisation can be partly attributed to the growing popularity of cheaper products in light of price-sensitive budgets. Euromonitor International data shows inflation at ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Italy

    ... within cooking ingredients and meals in 2023. However, this is contrasted with the fact that many categories are also experiencing a contraction in retail volume terms, which is mainly due to the reduced spending capacity ... Read More

  • Edible Oils in South Korea

    ... on external sources has made it vulnerable to global forces, substantially increasing the average unit price of edible oils for a second consecutive year. Despite these price hikes, the essential nature of edible oils in ... Read More

  • Edible Oils in New Zealand

    ... 2022 after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the government’s temporary removal of excise duty on petrol ended in July with these increased costs being passed on to consumers. In addition, flooding and extreme weather events in ... Read More

  • Europe Bottled Sunflower Oil Market Report and Forecast 2024-2032

    ... between 2024 and 2032. Aided by the rising awareness of health and wellbeing, alongside the expansive use of sunflower oil in diverse industries, the market is expected to grow significantly by 2032. Sunflower oil, extracted ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in El Salvador

    ... uncertainty stimulated growing price sensitivity which boosted demand for cheaper products, especially as many people live in poverty in El Salvador. Nevertheless, demand remained strong for products with a healthy positioning such as olive oil ... Read More

  • Edible Oils in Algeria

    ... inflation still being high, there is a degree of trading down. Soy oil continues to account for most volume sales and is subsidised by the government. Sunflower oil is also popular. Euromonitor International's Edible Oils ... Read More

  • Global Margarine Market 2024-2028

    ... holistic analysis, market size and forecast, trends, growth drivers, and challenges, as well as vendor analysis covering around 25 vendors. The report offers an up-to-date analysis regarding the current market scenario, the latest trends and ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Algeria

    ... cooking ingredients and meals is expected to register an increase in current value sales, though constant value and volume growth is expected to be much more moderate, as consumers trade down and cut back as ... Read More

  • Edible Oils in Chile

    ... impact on olive tree cultivation and subsequently on olive oil production. Extreme weather events such as droughts that the southern regions of Chile are experiencing can severely damage olive trees, leading to significantly reduced yields. ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Chile

    ... Despite consumers' anticipation of an improved economic landscape after the effects of the country’s vaccination campaign against COVID-19, the war in Ukraine disrupted expectations, and its impact remains present in the economy in the form ... Read More

  • 2024 Global: Manufacture Of Vegetable And Animal Oils And Fats Industry-Industry Forecast (2030) report

    ... and regional data for the period 2019 through 2030. Perry/Hope Partners' reports provide the most accurate industry forecasts based on our proprietary economic models. Our forecasts project the industry size nationally and by regions for ... Read More

  • 2024 Global: Manufacture Of Oils And Fats Industry-Industry Forecast (2030) report

    ... 2019 through 2030. Perry/Hope Partners' reports provide the most accurate industry forecasts based on our proprietary economic models. Our forecasts project the industry size nationally and by regions for 2018 to 2029 using regression analysis ... Read More

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