Category: Edible Oil

The government has called on edible oil companies to explain the recent spike in retail prices, despite assurances of adequate stock levels and lower import…

View More Govt Demands Explanation from Edible Oil Cos Over Rising Prices

The Indian government has called on edible oil producers to refrain from increasing retail prices, despite a recent hike in import duties. The Food Ministry…

View More Govt Urges Edible Oil Cos to Hold Retail Prices Amid Duty Hike; 3 million tons of Low-Duty Imports Available

India’s edible oil imports fell by 16% in August 2024 compared to the same month last year, according to data from the Solvent Extractors’ Association…

View More India’s Cooking Oil Imports Drop 16% in August 2024, Reports SEA

The Food and Drugs Control Administration (FDCA) in Gujarat has announced plans to intensify surveillance following reports of misbranded edible oils, including incidents where palm…

View More FDCA Steps Up Crackdown on Misbranded Edible Oils in Gujarat

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…

View More Nestle, PepsiCo in Talks with Godrej Agrovet to Source Palm Oil Locally

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