Sustainable Edible Oil Procurement: Meeting Market Demand Responsibly

Edible oils are one of the most essential commodities in the global food industry. They are used not only in cooking but also in food processing, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and even biofuel production. With global populations growing and dietary patterns changing, the demand for edible oil continues to rise each year. India, for example, consumes more than 23 million tonnes of edible oils annually and imports nearly 14–15 million tonnes to bridge the gap between demand and local production. Oils such as refined corn oil, expeller corn oil, refined rice bran oil, refined sunflower oil, and refined soybean oil play a major role in meeting this demand.