Special edition: Trends in fats and oils

Fats and oils are no longer shunned as the dietary bad guys they once were – as long as they are used in moderation. So where does the science stand on the use of fats and oils in the diet? Which are the most sustainable? And why is it so difficult to simply switch out less healthy fats?

In this special edition series of articles, FoodNavigator looks at new trends and where the industry might be going next.

Click on the links below to access the full stories.

Fat functionality: Why can’t we just swap bad fats for good ones?

Dietary fats: The good, the bad and the ugly…

How sustainable is Europe’s use of vegetable oils?

COOL labelling a ‘nightmare vision’ for fats and oils industry

Cardiologist aims to bust saturated fat ‘myth’

Industry saturated fat pledge is a ‘mixed message’ and ‘bit of hype’, says obesity expert