Hydrogenation

• “We’re pleased to see Cargill’s continued commitment to reduce industrially produced trans fats in all their oils, recently achieving their goal to align with the World Health Organization’s recommended standards,” says René Lammers, PepsiCo’s chief science officer.
• iTFAs are most often formed through the partial hydrogenation of vegetable oils (PHOs) but can also be created by high thermal treatment during edible oil refining.
• Among its actions, in Pakistan, Cargill partnered with the Sustainable Development Policy Institute on a public awareness campaign.
• 1 “Countdown to 2023: WHO Report on Global Trans Fat Elimination,” World Health Organization, 2022.

• They offer carbon footprint reductions compared to their fossil fuel equivalents and are carbon neutral in some cases.
• For further information on sustainable fuels and utilizing CO2 as a raw material, please refer to the IDTechEx sustainability reports portfolio .
• Point source capture technologies, including liquid solvents, solid adsorbents, and membranes, are commercially available and are forecasted by IDTechEx to exceed 1 Gtpa capture capacity by 2040.
• More information on this synthesis can be found in the IDTechEx Carbon Dioxide Utilization 2022-2042: Technologies, Market Forecasts, and Players report.

• Even just a casual glance at supermarket shelves reveals a plethora of UPF offerings in all their elaborate and enticing packaging.
• Besides their affordability, UPF not only offer time-saving convenience but also momentary satisfaction drenched in saturated fat, sugar, salt and additives.

What are ultra-processed foods?

• In Europe, processed products on an industrial scale have been widely consumed since the late 18th and 19th centuries.
• The consumption of UPF in Canada is largely associated with men, youth, those struggling with low income and those with obesity.
• However, consuming UPF comes at a high cost not just to our health but to our environment as well.

Cutting costs, raising emissions

• UPFs rely on energy-intensive manufacturing processes and long supply chains, leading to substantial greenhouse gas emissions.
• The most substantial environmental impacts of UPF-rich diets predominantly stem from the post-farm stages, specifically the final product creation and packaging processes.
• Their plastic packaging doesn’t degrade in landfills or in nature, and has a dramatic impact on soil health and marine life.

The path to sustainability

• Embracing sustainable agricultural practices that prioritize regenerative farming, waste reduction and local sourcing of ingredients can effectively lower the carbon impact of UPF.
• In addition, companies should adopt water-efficient technologies and support initiatives that restore natural habitats, as these are essential steps towards water conservation and biodiversity preservation.
• Advancements in agricultural technology could play a pivotal role in mitigating the environmental impact of food additives.
• High rates of UPF consumption indicates an essential failure of our food system to provide universal access to affordable, wholesome food.

• Explore the competitive landscape and identify opportunities to propel your Partially Hydrogenated Oil business forward.
• Obtain growth estimates for various types, applications, and segments of the market, and leverage these insights to formulate winning strategies.
• The outlook for the Partially Hydrogenated Oil market takes into account the impact of supply chain disruptions stemming from geopolitical challenges across the globe.
• In this research, we examine key players in the Partially Hydrogenated Oil market, including: