The palm oil consumption in human nutrition dates back many thousands of years. Nowadays, Its production has increased rapidly over the past 50 years. In 1970, the world was producing only 2 million tonnes. This is now 35 times higher: in 2018 the world produced 71 million tonnes. What are the benefits of palm oil? […]
Biodiesel for cars: Can this be the future?
What is biodiesel? Biodiesel, a renewable and environmentally-friendly fuel made from natural sources like vegetable oils and animal fats, has gained popularity in recent years as a cleaner and more sustainable alternative to traditional diesel fuel. In other words, biodiesel can become the new sustainable fuel for cars. To make biodiesel, the process of transesterification […]
Olive oil consumption
Did you know that olive oil consumption is expected to increase compared to other vegetable oils and butter? European Union officials predict an increase in olive oil consumption due to increased awareness of its health benefits. The benefits of olive oil A food of many virtues, it contributes to body growth, the myelination process […]
EPOA Dissolves After Years Promoting Sustainable Palm Oil
The EPOA dissolves. After a decade of promoting sustainable palm oil, the European Palm Oil Alliance (EPOA) announced its dissolution on January 1, 2023. The EPOA was a business initiative with the main goal of achieving the voluntary adoption of certified sustainable palm oil in Europe. One of its main achievements was the voluntary adoption […]
Eni and BF collaboration for a national agro-industrial supply chain
Biofuels. Eni and BF collaboration for a national agro-industrial supply chain. An important collaboration agreement was recently signed between Eni and BF for a national agro-industrial supply chain. It aims at evaluate the development of crops suitable for energy production in Italy, recovering abandoned or polluted land, without competing with the food chain. Read this […]
India approves genetically modified (GMO) rapeseed
India approves genetically modified GMO rapeseed. Green light in India! The authorization came from the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee, India’s top regulator of genetically modified plants and food products.. India is one of the world’s strongest consumers of rapeseed oil, which is used for cooking. Therefore, India imports huge quantities of it each year, costing […]
Bio-oil to heat houses
Bio-oil to heat houses sustainably is a very important project to make our planet better. Perfecting bio-oil production to heat houses sustainably. EU funded the project because it is one of the goals it has been strongly pursuing for some time. The reason is that if heating efficiency is not achieved, it will be very […]
Palm Oil and Environment: the problem and the solution
An analysis on the implication of palm oil and the environment History of Palm oil Palm oil and the environment represents a significant issue that is currently popular among experts and those interested. In particular, the oil palm is a very efficient plant. It has an almost constant fruiting capacity throughout the year with very […]
Soybean oil as a natural remedy against mealybug
Soybean oil is a vegetable oil obtained from the seeds of Glycine with many properties and uses. In the fall season, it can be used to shelter plants from frost and wind and, more importantly, to combat issues such as mealybugs due to its invigorating action There are multiple species of mealybug: From the citrus […]
Oil or butter? Which one should you choose?
Oil or butter? There is indecision… This article will address an effective issue that is creating confusion among people: Oil or butter? In fact, this is an essential question that many people ask themselves whenever they have to choose between the two. In particular, when cooking, we tend to use more butter than oil both as […]