Chewing the fat: 'People are still uncertain over the healthiness of new oils'

By Niamh Michail

26-Jul-2018 - Last updated on 26-Jul-2018 at 13:27 GMT

Can on-trend oils such as coconut compete with olive oil? Is butter really back? And as sales fall in its biggest markets, does margarine have a future in Europe? We take a look at the different oils on offer and their perceived healthiness.

Healthy fats and oils

Spreads AND butter are declining...but any growth will come from butter

Is butter really back? Well, industry is adding it back into products...

There is space for emerging oils…but olive oil is still king

Omega-9 oils

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