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Expertise · 04 Aug 2025 · 7 min

Argan Harvest 2025: 22% Rainfall Deficit in the Souss — Price Impact and Procurement Strategy

The 22% rainfall deficit recorded in the Souss-Massa from November 2024 to April 2025 signals a tighter 2025 argan harvest. This analysis presents the crop f

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Expertise · 28 Jul 2025 · 7 min

In-Cosmetics Paris 2025: Folk Oils Debrief — 5 Ingredient Trends That Will Reshape Formulation

Folk Oils was at In-Cosmetics Paris 2025. Here are the 5 strongest ingredient trends from the show — upcycling, fermented oils, Scope 3 documentation, Africa

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Expertise · 21 Jul 2025 · 7 min

High-Oleic Oils: Why Food and Cosmetic Manufacturers Are Making the Switch

An oil with 82% oleic acid withstands thermal oxidation 7 times better than a standard oil at 25% oleic — a difference that justifies a 35–45% price premium

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Expertise · 14 Jul 2025 · 7 min

Pumpkin Seed Oil: 5,000 mg/kg Phytosterols and Documented Hair and Prostate Applications

Styrian pumpkin seed oil (Cucurbita pepo) contains 3,000–6,000 mg/kg of beta-sitosterol — the most studied phytosterol for prostate health and hair growth. T

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Expertise · 07 Jul 2025 · 7 min

Glass, Aluminium or HDPE for Premium Vegetable Oils: Impact on Quality, Sustainability and Cost

HDPE can release up to 2 ppm of plastic substances into oils after 18 months of storage — legal, but problematic for COSMOS and pharmaceutical applications.

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Expertise · 30 Jun 2025 · 7 min

Nibatchica vs Paradoxa Shea Butter: Melting Point, Fatty Acid Profile and Formulation Applications

Nilotica shea melts at 28°C versus 36°C for paradoxa — an 8-degree difference that completely transforms texture, skin feel, and formulation applications. Th

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Expertise · 23 Jun 2025 · 7 min

Detecting Argan Oil Adulteration: GC Fatty Acids, NMR and Supplier Red Flags

30–40% of commercially available argan oil worldwide may be adulterated — blended with sunflower, rapeseed, or soya. This guide details the 3 analytical meth

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Expertise · 16 Jun 2025 · 7 min

Rosehip Oil: Natural Retinoic Acid, Analytical Profile and Best Formulation Combinations

The natural retinoic acid in rosehip oil (0.4–1.0%) is unstable under light and heat — but stabilised with a specific combination of tocopherols and CO₂ rose

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Expertise · 09 Jun 2025 · 7 min

SIAL Paris 2026: Folk Oils Will Be There — Our Stand Strategy and New Products to Discover

Folk Oils confirms its presence at SIAL Paris 2026 with a full range of certified vegetable oils and plant proteins. Here are the 5 conversations we want to

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Expertise · 02 Jun 2025 · 7 min

Stabilising Omega-3-Rich Linseed Oil: Microencapsulation, Nitrogen Blanketing and Antioxidants — Industrial Guide

Linseed oil's peroxide value doubles every 3 weeks at 20°C without protection — making shelf life management the primary technical challenge. This guide deta

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Expertise · 26 May 2025 · 7 min

CSRD and Scope 3: What the Directive Changes for Your Vegetable Oil Procurement from 2025

The CSRD directive, applicable since January 2025, mandates disaggregated Scope 3 data by supplier and product — not sector averages. Here is what this concr

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Expertise · 19 May 2025 · 7 min

Walnut Oil and Plant Omega-3: The Guide to Stability, Storage and Applications

Walnut oil contains 58–70% ALA (plant omega-3) but its peroxide value doubles every 3 weeks at 20°C unprotected — making its stability management

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