Vegetable oil

India's edible oil imports rise 22 % year-on-year in December 2022

The overall import of vegetable oils during the first two months of oil marketing year 2022-23 (November-December) is reported at 3.1 million tonnes compared to 2.4 million tonne during the same period of last year, up by 30 per cent, data showed.

Jan 15, 2023, 13:40 PM IST

Aviation Explained: Why airlines are relying on used cooking oil as fuel for reducing emissions

International air carriers must reduce their carbon emissions to almost nothing by 2050, according to a goal set by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) in October 2022.

Jan 04, 2023, 08:04 AM IST

Relief to common man! Centre cuts import taxes on vegetable oils to calm prices

The base import tax on refined grades of palm oil, soyoil and sunflower oil cut to 32.5% from 37.5%. 

Sep 11, 2021, 12:54 PM IST

Olive oil: What makes it so healthy, important facts to know

Being an essential part of the Mediterranean diet, most health benefits of olive oil are attributed to the natural properties it possesses. 

Feb 24, 2017, 12:03 PM IST

Vegetable fat not the route to a healthy heart: Study

For decades now, the world has viewed full-fat milk and bacon with suspicion and replaced pork with chicken, and butter with plant-based margarines and cooking oils. 

Apr 13, 2016, 15:40 PM IST

Palm oil imports rise 23% in June on lower global prices

India's palm oil imports rose by 23 percent to 7,34,358 tonnes in June against the year-ago period on account of lower global prices, Solvent Extractors' Association (SEA) said Wednesday.

Jul 15, 2015, 20:46 PM IST