Category: Edible Oil

Packaged food giants Nestle and PepsiCo are in discussions with Godrej Agrovet, one of India’s leading palm oil producers, to source refined palm oil locally…

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Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma met with Minister of Development of the North Eastern Region (DoNER) Jyotiraditya Scindia in New Delhi to discuss strategies for increasing…

View More Mizoram CM Lalduhoma Discusses Oil Palm Yield Enhancement with DoNER Minister Scindia

Global agricultural merchant Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) announced the relaunch of its edible oil brand ‘Vibhor’ in North India’s business-to-consumer segment on Wednesday. The company…

View More Louis Dreyfus relaunches ‘Vibhor’ Edible Oil Brand for North India Market

India’s palm oil imports surged to a four-month high in May, rising by 11.6% compared to April. The increase, driven by the commodity’s competitive pricing…

View More India’s May Palm Oil Imports Reach a Four-Month High on Competitive Pricing

Palm oil’s extensive use in the food industry, particularly in bakery products, has raised both health and environmental concerns. Despite its benefits, some brands are…

View More Why Palm Oil Is So Prevalent in the Bakery Industry

PepsiCo India is testing a new blend of sunflower oil and palmolein for its popular Lay’s potato chips in response to criticism over the use…

View More PepsiCo India Trials Healthier Oil Blend for Lay’s Amid Ingredient Backlash

PepsiCo India has stirred industry debate with its recent trials aimed at substituting palm oil and palmolein with a blend of sunflower oil and palmolein…

View More PepsiCo India Responds to Health Concerns by Trailing Sunflower Oil Blend to Replace Palm Oil in Lay’s Chips

In March, India experienced a notable surge in sunflower oil imports, marking a 51% increase and reaching the second-highest level on record. This surge was…

View More India Witnessed Surge in Sunflower Oil Imports amid Palm Oil Decline

Packaged food company Annapurna Swadisht Ltd announced its acquisition of the six-decade-old ‘Arati’ brand mustard oil from R R Proteins and Agro Ltd (RRPAL) for…

View More Annapurna Swadisht Ltd Acquires ‘Arati’ Mustard Oil Brand for Rs. 28 Crore to Expand FMCG Portfolio

India’s inaugural integrated Oil Palm Processing Unit, spearheaded by 3F Oil Palm, has commenced commercial operations, marking a significant stride in the nation’s quest for…

View More India’s First Integrated Oil Palm Processing Unit by 3F Oil Palm Commences Commercial Operations