'Cargill' is a global supplier of cooking oils that, on December 6th, has committed to removing all trans-fatty acids from its entire range of products by 2023. Industrially Produced Trans-Fatty Acids (iTFAs) have multiple adverse reactions to human health when consumed, such as irregular cholesterol levels, irregular blood pressure, and increased risk of heart disease.
While Cargill is currently iTFAs free on 89% of its products, it is goaling to be 100% free of iTFAs by 2023. This goal is in-line with some larger brands such as PepsiCo. These corporations, among several others, are attempting to reduce iTFAs in manufactured products as much as possible in order to meet the World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines on iTFAs. In order for companies such as Cargill and PepsiCo to remove iTFAs entirely, they will need to invest in new technology and alternative systems for manufacturing food products.
Trans-Fatty Acid-Free Oils
'Cargill' is the First Oil Company to Go Entirely Trans-Fatty Acid-Free
Trend Themes
1. Trans-fatty Acid Reduction - More companies will invest in new technology and systems to eliminate trans-fatty acids in their products.
2. Health-conscious Cooking Oils - There will be a growing demand for healthier cooking oils that are free of industrially produced trans-fatty acids.
3. Alternative Manufacturing Systems - New and alternative systems for manufacturing food products will emerge to eliminate trans-fatty acids from products.
Industry Implications
1. Cooking Oil Manufacturing - Cooking oil manufacturers can invest in new technology to remove trans-fatty acids from their products.
2. Food Manufacturing - Food manufacturers will need to invest in alternative systems to eliminate trans-fatty acids from their products to meet WHO guidelines.
3. Health Food Industry - The health food industry will benefit from the growing demand for cooking oils that are free of industrially produced trans-fatty acids.