FEDIOL: The essential role of vegetable oils in food. 

The European vegetable oil and protein meal industry plays an essential role in the EU food system: crushing and refining both EU-grown and imported raw materials into safe, high-quality products, the sector processes about 86% of EU oilseed production. Imported vegetable oils actually complement the volumes and types of oils available in Europe and are subject to strict quality and sustainability standards.

Fun facts: equivalent in energy content, vegetable oils are fundamentally different in fatty acid composition, which influences their suitability for culinary uses. Besides, oil consumption in EU Member States often shows clear consumer preference for very specific types of bottled vegetable oils.

FEDIOL is committed to actively share knowledge about the diverse uses and nutritional benefits of vegetable oils to support informed EU policy making.