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February 2013
The preservative Wars
Concerns about traditional preservatives have created a substantial market for “natural” preservatives derived from plant sources, but there are many definitions of “natural,” and whether natural preservatives are safer than their traditional counterparts is still under debate.
2013 AOCS Annual Meeting & Expo: Expand your knowledge, network, and experience Montréal
More than 1,600 industry professionals representing 60 countries are expected to gather in Montréal, Québec, Canada, April 28–May 1, for the 104th AOCS Annual Meeting & Expo. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind opportunity to broaden your knowledge, enhance your career, and connect with professionals from all over the world who are just as interested in fats and oils as you are.
Singapore 2012: Why business as usual won’t work anymore
During October 29-31, 2012, approximately 600 business professionals from 36 countries representing 197 companies assembled in Singapore for Singapore 2012: AOCS’ World Conference on Fabric and Home Care. Learn what industry leaders had to say about our rapidly changing world and what businesses must do to adapt.
How to save water in oilseed processing
Reducing water use can improve the sustainability of any operation and save money as well. Learn how to identify practical water-saving opportunities at your plant, find out what other plants are doing, and get some handy tips for conducting a water use and consumption study.
Continuous crystallization: The next big thing in palm oil fractionation
Continuous fractional crystallization is widely regarded as an appealing way to reduce energy consumption during dry fractionation. Now that the technology has become affordable and is in full-scale operation at some industrial plants, the technical and performance advantages are just starting to be realized.
Sophorolipid biosurfactants: state of the art, applications, and outlook
Sophorolipid biosurfactants have a lower carbon footprint than and lack the undesirable side products of many surfactants currently on the market. They are also completely biodegradable and demonstrate potential in hard-surface cleaning, automatic dishwashing applications, and dynamic applications such as spray-on coating and cleaning.
The globalization of oils and fats
The opening of large global trade channels has helped meet the rising global demand for oils and fats. Supply increases were partly made through increased acreage usage that displaced wild tropical forest and other domestic crops. However, agricultural improvements that increased yields were the main driver in the rising productivity of the major vegetable oils. Ensuring the long-term adequate supply of this essential food staple will require a new “green revolution” similar to the one that occurred during the 1960s for grains.
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