Industrially produced trans-fatty acids (iTFAs) pose a variety of health concerns in the global food supply chain. In a bid to further improve consumer diets across the world, the World Health Organization (WHO) has released a guide, the WHO REPLACE, for governments and various industries, which includes the standard of using a maximum of 2 grams of iTFA per 100 grams of fat/oils by the end of 2023. Cargill is the first to commit to meet WHO’s campaign, taking it a step further by achieving … [Read more...] about Cargill first to commit to remove industrially produced trans-fatty acids
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Cargill expands specialty fats production in Malaysia
Following a growing customer demand for specialty fats, Cargill has invested $100 million to further upgrade its dedicated facility in Port Klang, Malaysia. This plant will host dry palm fractionation equipment and other state-of-the-art tools to help it continue to supply the ingredient to the Asia-Pacific region. Additionally, the company intends to enhance its Malaysia Edible Oils R&D Center by improving currently installed lab equipment. These upgrades will allow the company to house … [Read more...] about Cargill expands specialty fats production in Malaysia
Cargill set to acquire Singapore-based chocolate supplier Aalst
Demand for chocolate and cocoa products is growing in the Asian market, with it being forecasted to be worth $27.1 billion this year in the Asia-Pacific region alone. Besides a general interest in sweet food, this increase in interest is fueled by health too. Cocoa contains anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties that can prevent certain diseases. To further strengthen its foothold in the Asia-Pacific and to better serve industrial and foodservice consumers in the region, Cargill Cocoa … [Read more...] about Cargill set to acquire Singapore-based chocolate supplier Aalst