AAK completes California Oils acquisition
AAK, a manufacturer of specialty vegetable fats and oils, has completed its acquisition of California Oils, which it originally announced on July 15, 2016. IFT Daily News
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AAK acquires California Oils; hires Rethore, Jones to leadership team
AAK has announced the acquisition of the vegetable oils company California Oils from Mitsubishi of Japan. IFT Daily News
EFSA risk assessment finds process contaminants in vegetable oils and foods
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has found glycerol-based process contaminants in palm oil, in addition to other vegetable oils, margarines, and some processed foods. IFT Daily News
Lowering cholesterol with vegetable oils may not curb heart disease risk
A study published in The BMJ shows that replacing saturated fats with vegetable oils rich in linoleic acid lowers blood cholesterol, but may not curb heart disease risk or help … Continue Reading →
ADM appoints Heggen to lead refined oils group
Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) has named Erik Heggen president, North American Refined Oils. IFT Daily News
ADM, Unilever expand partnership in fats, oils
Archer Daniels Midland Co. (ADM) has signed a Joint Business Development Plan (JBDP) to continue to grow its relationship as an oils and fat supplier for Unilever in Europe, North … Continue Reading →
DSM invests $30 M in omega-3 oils production facility
DSM Nutritional Products has announced it will invest at least $ 30 million in new capital to upgrade and expand its facilities in Mulgrave, Nova Scotia, Canada, building upon its … Continue Reading →
Artiste expands organic citrus oils line
Artiste, a flavor and fragrance specialty ingredient company, has expanded its line of organic citrus oils. IFT Daily News
Omega Ingredients to distribute Italian essential oils to the U.K.
Omega Ingredients, the creator of natural flavors, ingredients, and aromas, has announced a new partnership with Misitano & Stracuzzi to explore new business opportunities to distribute their Italian citrus essential … Continue Reading →
Canola oils may reduce belly fat in adults
A study presented at the American Heart Association’s EPI/NPAM 2013 Scientific Sessions shows that canola and high-oleic canola oils may lower abdominal fat when used in place of other selected … Continue Reading →