Dutch food makers are urgently looking for an alternative to sunflower oil

Published 2022년 1월 16일

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The Dutch food processing industry is facing a challenge as companies are seeking alternatives to sunflower oil due to its increasing scarcity. The Federation of the Dutch Food Industry (FNLI) has highlighted that this shortage will result in empty supermarket shelves and the removal of sunflower oil from various food products. Companies are considering alternatives such as rapeseed, linseed, or palm oil, but these changes will require adjustments to product labels and nutritional values, leading to increased costs. The war in Ukraine is also contributing to the rise in prices of packaging materials, further exacerbating the financial strain on companies.

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Dutch food processing companies are therefore diligently looking for alternatives to sunflower oil, the Federation of the Dutch Food Industry (FNLI) indicates. "We will notice this in two ways," said a spokesperson for the trade association. "First, the sunflower oil shelf in the supermarket will run out." In addition, sunflower oil will also disappear from all kinds of products. Sunflower oil is used, for example, to deep-fry chips and fries, but it is also used in margarine, biscuits and baby food. Alternatives could be, for example, rapeseed, linseed or palm oil, the spokesman explains. What works depends on the product and how the oil is used. In addition, the labels and packaging must also be adjusted if sunflower oil, but another product, is used. This has consequences for the ingredients list and nutritional value. Customize labels Switching to different ingredients and adapting packaging costs companies money and inevitably leads to higher prices. 'The ...

Source: Nieuwe Oogst