USP to define hydrogenated oils 07.01.2015 By Jeff Gelski A monograph in the Food Chemicals Codex would differentiate fully hydrogenated oils from partially hydrogenated oils.Read More
JAMA article seeks changes to ‘total fat’ guidance 06.29.2015 By Jeff Gelski The authors say putting a limit on total fat intake may keep people from eating enough healthful fats.Read More
Slideshow: Bakery shortening options 06.18.2015 By Ryan Atkinson With consumers eyeing product labels more closely, bakery shortening producers are widening their offerings.Read More
Supply of pho alternatives set to grow 06.17.2015 By Jeff Gelski Volume of canola oil, high-oleic soybean oil and sustainable palm oil should increase throughout the next decade.Read More
A.B.A. agrees with F.D.A. timeline to remove phos 06.16.2015 By Jeff Gelski The association disagrees with the rule-making process but says three years is long enough to comply.Read More
F.D.A. finalizes ban on partially hydrogenated oils 06.16.2015 By Jeff Gelski Food companies have until June 18, 2018, to remove phos, which cause industrially produced trans fat, from their products.Read More
PepsiCo, Wal-Mart, others seek stronger palm oil standards 06.01.2015 By Jeff Gelski General Mills, Kellogg, ConAgra and Starbucks also sign a letter sent to the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil.Read More
F.D.A. may give pho decision on or before June 15 05.26.2015 By Jeff Gelski The agency proposed a rule to ban partially hydrogenated oils in November 2013.Read More
Europe approves high-oleic soybeans 04.27.2015 By Jeff Gelski The European Commission's ruling may lead to increased supply of the soybean oil, which does not require partial hydrogenation.Read More
Number of proposed pho alternatives widens 03.23.2015 By Jeff Gelski Algae joins a list of oil sources that also includes palm, canola and soy.Read More