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 Chile

    ... in Chilean consumers, forcing them to adapt their preferences and purchasing decisions in response. Consumers have been engaged in more rational planning of their purchases and are becoming less impulsive as they seek out options ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Romania

    ... fall, average prices continued to rise in 2024, except for vegetable and seed oil where prices declined. Consumption of cooking ingredients and meals has declined due to the price rises, while current value sales maintained ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Pakistan

    ... example, soup was still the only significant category in meals and soups at the end of the review period. There were also some gaps in the coverage of sauces, dips and condiments. Cooking ingredients and ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Georgia

    ... developments in 2024 due to a slowdown in price increases both in 2023 and in 2024. After a difficult 2022, marked by geopolitical and macroeconomic issues causing rising costs in packaging and logistics, 2024 has ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Taiwan

    ... desire to dine out continued to recover following the pandemic, supporting overall category growth. The rising price of olive oil drove consumers towards more affordable alternatives such as rice bran oil. Meals and soups enjoyed ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Portugal

    ... channel benefitting from a stronger propensity to eat out. Nonetheless, the cost of living remains high for many locals. Euromonitor International's Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Portugal report offers in-depth knowledge of the market at ... Read More

  • Edible Oils in Ireland

    ... to supply shortages and skyrocketing prices, while substitute products such as rapeseed oil and other edible oils saw increased volume sales. Supply continues to be impacted by lower production in Eastern European countries such as ... Read More

  • Edible Oils in Norway

    ... adverse weather conditions in key producing regions, such as Spain, and the war in Ukraine’s impact on sunflower production, are affecting prices, resulting in further volume decline and changing purchasing habits. However, while the disruptions ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Costa Rica

    ... upturn has been most pronounced in volume terms, as pricing pressures fuelled by the recent spike in inflation have now largely receded. Indeed, the country experienced moderate deflation over the first half of the year. ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Honduras

    ... out lower priced options such as private label and stand-up pouches, while industry players engaged in promotions in a bid to attract consumers. The full resumption of society and recovery of tourism in the wake ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in the Czech Republic

    ... 2023, Czech households experienced economic stabilisation. Edible oils, after a fast decrease in retail volume sales in 2023, witnessed a rebound in 2024. This performance was underpinned by the growing demand for the most popular ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Croatia

    ... On a positive note, inflation has eased. In addition, increasing numbers of tourists is expected to lead to a seasonal boost during the summer months. Also, tourists staying in self-catering accommodation such as Airbnb generally ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Peru

    ... volume expansion. This ongoing trend is exacerbated by the fact that incomes have not kept up with the rising costs of goods and services in recent years. Amid challenges posed by the recession and persistent ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Lithuania

    ... returning to normal. As inflation is no longer a major concern, consumers are increasingly willing to spend in 2024. Unlike other regional markets, consumer confidence in Lithuania remains high, creating a more stable foundation for ... Read More

  • Borage Oil Market: Global Market Size, Forecast, Insights, and Competitive Landscape

    ... report provides holistic understanding of the market along with market sizing, forecast, drivers, challenges, and competitive landscape. The report presents a clear picture of the global borage oil market by segmenting the market based on ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Ireland

    ... sunflower oil, which account for the majority of sales in this category. As a result, demand for rapeseed oil, which is mainly produced in the UK and Ireland, and other alternative oil types increased. Euromonitor ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Spain

    ... growth in key categories such as olive oil. In terms of volume, the development is uneven. Edible oils sales are stagnating as Spaniards reduce their consumption of olive oil due to its very high prices ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Ecuador

    ... the newly appointed government of Daniel Noboa to declare a state of armed conflict and implement a nighttime curfew. These security measures disrupted daily consumption habits, posing considerable challenges, particularly for the foodservice sector. Adding ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in the United Kingdom

    ... but food inflation has eased compared to the sharp increases of 2022 and 2023. While unit price growth for kitchen staples such as edible oils, jams, and pasta sauces is slowing, climate challenges continue to ... Read More

  • Edible Oils in Ecuador

    ... a pest known as “bud rot,” which has disrupted local production. Ecuador’s unique geography also plays a notable role in how palm oil is distributed and used across regions. In coastal areas, pure palm oil ... Read More

  • Sunflower Oil Market – Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, Segmented By Type (Linoleic Oil, Mid-oleic Oil, High-oleic Oil), By Application (Food, Biofuels, Personal Care), By Distribution Channel (Online and Offline), By Region & Competition, 2019-2029F

    ... & Competition, 2019-2029F Global Sunflower Oil Market was valued at USD 20.5 billion in 2023 and is anticipated to project robust growth in the forecast period with a CAGR of 6.35% through 2029. The global ... Read More

  • Edible Oils in the United Kingdom

    ... for olive oil has been extreme weather, especially the prolonged drought in key olive-producing countries such as Spain, Italy, Portugal, and Greece, which has severely reduced olive oil production. Spain, the world's largest producer and ... Read More

  • Edible Oils in Finland

    ... seen in olive oil globally. Indeed, climate conditions have negatively affected olive oil production and supply in some of the most notable producing countries, thus leading to scarcity and, in turn, price hikes. Therefore, many ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Singapore

    ... The high cost living continues to significantly impact consumer confidence and household spending, prompting many individuals to reduce their dining-out expenses by opting for more affordable options or choosing to cook at home more frequently ... Read More

  • Cooking Ingredients and Meals in the Netherlands

    ... faced ongoing challenges, including rising labour costs, higher packaging expenses, and the escalating prices of raw ingredients, prompting them to adjust their prices to maintain profitability. Euromonitor International's Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Netherlands report ... Read More

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