There is no scientific debate about the health benefits of butter, says a University of Saskatchewan nutritionist.
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Butter is not healthy, says nutritionist
The butter versus seed oil debate may have been settled years ago for nutritionists but is picking up speed on the internet
Harvard study finds seed oils healthier than butter
Harvard study finds seed oils are healthier
Consuming plant-based oils such as canola oil is much healthier than butter, says a group of scientists from Harvard University and other institutions around Boston.
Pulse sector hopes for quick tariff resolution
China promises 100 per cent tariffs on peas and canola oil and meal by March 20, as well as 25 per cent tariffs on pork
Greg Cherewyk, president of Pulse Canada, says there is still time to avert China’s proposed tariffs on a variety of agricultural goods. It is important to note that China selected March 20 as the implementation date
Canola oil demand expected to rise
Global supply is tightening as canola and sunflower production drops and palm oil output in Malaysia, Indonesia plateaus
BRANDON — Demand for canola oil looks strong in the short term and the longer term, says a market analyst from Germany. In the 2024-25 crop year, world supplies of sunflower seed and rapeseed (including canola) dropped about 13 million tonnes. Crushing of the two oilseeds will decline this year and palm oil output has […] Read more
Future of canola could lie in its components
Increasing the value of the crop’s various parts, rather than focusing just on seed, could be key to the sector’s prosperity
Glacier FarmMedia – It’s not enough for the canola industry to focus on seed. The next step of growth, according to one seed marketing expert, is about capturing more value for each of the plant’s parts. ”When we think about the whole value chain, we think about the farmer, we think about the crush partner, […] Read more
Used cooking oil seen as canola risk
SASKATOON — The importation of biofuel made from Chinese used cooking oil threatens the domestic market for Canadian canola, says an industry executive. “It’s a big deal,” said Chris Vervaet, executive director of the Canadian Oilseed Processors Association, which represents most of the crushers operating in Canada. Related stories: “It’s potentially displacing a lot of […] Read more
Canola sees drop in oil content
UPDATED: December 4, 2024 1020 CST – added contact info for CGC regional offices and service centres. WINNIPEG — The oil content of the this year’s canola crop is not great. It’s not as bad as 2021, but well below average levels from 2010-20. The mean oil content for canola samples submitted to the Canadian […] Read more
Soybean growers brace for Trump’s policies
Chicago/Evansville, Wisconsin (Reuters) — American farmers are worried that President-elect Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff plans will curb their access to top soy buyer China, but tariffs could also lure companies to build more U.S. crushing plants, hungry for domestic supplies. Trump’s plans to roll out blanket import tariffs could slam the door on imported vegetable […] Read more
Aging trees threaten production of palm oil
Trader says 27 per cent of Malaysia's palm trees are 20 years or older, while harvesting the taller trees proves difficult
SASKATOON — Malaysia’s palm oil industry has a problem, according to a trader of the commodity. Gaurav Kochar, a trader from India, said the age profile of the country’s trees is a “pressing concern” with 3.7 million acres of plantations that are 20 years or older, which is 27 per cent of total planted area. […] Read more
Trump would likely affect agriculture more than Harris
Either Kamala Harris or Donald Trump will become, arguably, the most powerful person in the world come Inauguration Day Jan. 20. American presidents make decisions on trade, environment and agriculture and food, often setting agendas with consequences felt around the world and even on your farm. Canadians don’t vote in American elections, but it is […] Read more
