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Below are the presentations presented at the Global Oils and Fats Business Forum. The forum focuses on the challenges faced by the industry and finding better solutions to improve applications, enhance usage for both manufacturers and consumers. The forum is not only to connect the manufacturers and the consumers together, but to dialogue with experts from the non-food and foods sectors.

Global Oils and Fats Business Forum | 2003 | 2005 | 2007 | Other
(All files are in PDF format)

2003 3rd Global Oils and Fats Business Forum

Mr. Thomas Mielke, Oilworld ISTA Mielke GmbH, Germany
Global Supply, Demand and Price Outlook for Oils & Fats for 2003/04

Datuk Haron Siraj, Malaysian Palm Oil Promotion Council, Malaysia
The Palm Oil Market Dynamics, Trends & Development

Ms. Barbara Isman, Canola Council, Canada
The Canadian Canola Industry: Our Past, Our Present, But Mostly Our Future

Mr. John Becherer, United Soybean Board
Creating Sustainable Markets, Cultivating Partnerships

Mr. Dennis Maxfield, The Trade News Service
US Oils & Fats Outlook

Dr. Alejandro Reca, Rabobank International, New York, NY
The Latin American Oils & Fats Outlook

Mr. Ian McIntosh, Anglia Oils, U K
Oils and Fats Applications in Food Industry - U.K. Perspective

Mr. Mark Wiedeman , California Oils Corporation
Formulating Shortenings Utilizing Palm Fractions

Dr. Debbie Rogers, American Institute of Baking
Function of Fats & Oils in Baking Product

Mr. James Casebolt, ConAgra
Fast Food…Past…Present and Future

Mr. U.R Unnithan, Carotino Sdn Bhd, Malaysia
Natural Carotene & Tocotrienol Rich Oils & Fats

Ms. Josipa Paska, Aarhus United
The Palm Oil Solution - Utilizing Unique Characteristics of Palm Oil in Foods

Dr. T. Thiagarajan, Malaysian Palm Oil Board Americas
Palm Based Fatty Raw Materials for Non-Food Applications

Mr. Y T Cheng, Tropical Network Sdn. Bhd.
Exotic Palm Waxes & Palm Wax Candles

Datin Liana Low, Liasari Laboratories Sdn. Bhd.
Green Palm based Baby Products

Mr. Willam Shay, Shay & Company
Handcrafted Soap Making Industry

Mr. Ilija Gawrilow, Consultant
Palm Oil Uses in Lubricants

Dr. K C Hayes, Brandeis University, Waltham, MA
Why Palm Oil Food Products Make Sense: The Trans Fat Issue

Mr. Robert Kowalski, Medical Writer
Dynamics of Scientific Progress on Heart Health (not available)

Dr. Mary Enig, Enig Associates
Perception of Americans on Saturated Fats

Dr. Kalyana Sundram, Malaysian Palm Oil Board, Kuala Lumpur
Current Advances in Understanding Palm Oil Effects on Human Health

Susan Borra, International Food Information Council
Communicating with Consumers: The Challenges & Opportunities

Susan Roberts, Health Canada
New Canadian Food Label on Packaged Foods

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2005 4th Global Oils and Fats Business Forum

Mr. Robert Kowalski, Medical Writer
Oils and Fats: Mythinformation

Dr. Kalyana Sundram, Malaysian Palm Oil Board, Kuala Lumpur
Nutritional Choices for Solid Fats and Fry Oils: Natural Versus Modified Fats

Dr. Pramod Khosla, Wayne State University
Dietary Fats: Review of Current Knowledge and Food Legislations (not available)

Dr. David Kritchevsky, The Wistar Institute
Atherrosclerosis and Cardiovascular Health: Is There a Role for Specialty Oils/Fats and Minor Constituents

Dr. Paul Sylvester, University of Louisiana
Palm Minor Components and Health with Special Emphasis on Palm Vitamin E and Carotenoids

Dr. T. Thiagarajan, Malaysian Palm Oil Board Americas
Palm Oil in US

Mr. Jeffrey Fine, Aarhus United
Healthy Oils: Balancing Form & Function

Mr. Michael Erickson, Cargill Dressings
New Oils for a Trans Free Solution

Mr. Mike Willson, LipoLogic Food Technology Consultancy
Processing of Palm-Based Shortenings for Low Trans Bakery Product Applications

Mr. U.R. Unnithan, Carotino Sdn Bhd, Malaysia
Value Addition To Palm Oil From A Health Perspective

Mr. Edgar Hernandez, Alianza Team
Smart Blends In Chocolate Fats

Mr. Robert Reeves, ISEO
An Industry Perspective on Current Edible Oil and Fat Issue

Mr. Keith Seiz, Baking Management
Trans Fatty Acids: A View From the Baking Industry

Mr. Gerald McNeil, Loders Croklaan
Consumer Perception of Trans Fat And Their Replacements

Dr. Elizabeth Sloan, Sloan Trends
Favors, Faults and Future Opportunties for Fats & Oils

Dr. James Fry, LMC International
The Prospects for Vegetable Oil Prices in 2006 and Onwards

Datuk Haron Siraj, Malaysian Palm Oil Promotion Council, Malaysia
The World Oils & Fats Scenario: The Future Position of Palm Oil

Dr. Alejandro Reca, Rabobank International, New York, NY
The Latin American Oils & Fats Outlook

Mr. Dennis Maxfield, The Trade News Service
US Supply/Demand for Oils and Fats

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2007 5th Global Oils and Fats Business Forum

Robert Reeves, Institute of Shortening and Edible Oils
Major Issues Affecting the U.S. Fat and Oil Industry

Anne Frick, Prudential Bache Commodities, LLC
Supply, Demand Outlook of Feedstock for the Food and BioFuel Industries

Dr. Kalyana Sundram, Malaysian Palm Oil Council
Dietary Palm Oil Current Knowledge Enhanced Through Meta-Analysis (Not Available)

Dr. Pramod Khosla, Wayne State University
Creating a Nutritional Synergy with Natural Oils and Fats in the Post-Trans Free Era

KC Hayes, Brandeis University
Alternatives to Trans Fat Technical and Biological Considerations

Tom Clandinin, University if Alberta
Comments on The Appropriate Balance of Fatty Acids in The Diet

Thomas Tiffany, ADM
Overview of Low Trans Alternatives for the North American Food Industry

Marjorie Gilbert, AarhusKarlshamn
The Fact of the Matter - The Facts are in the Nutritional Panel

Harold Kazier, Loders Croklaan
Palm Oil - Versatile Ingredient Solution to Challenging Bakery Applications

Mark Winkle, United Soybean Board
Soy Solutions to Emerging Market Needs

Gloria Cagampang, Kellogg's
Palm Oil Its Potential Value in Snack Food

Sheila Weiss, National Restaurant Association
Trans Fats Reasons Realities and Resources

Marilyn Schorin, Schorin Strategies, LLC
Trans Fat Replacement - Mastering the Maze

Dr. T. Thiagarajan, Malaysian Palm Oil Board
Malaysia A Reliable Source of Biodiesel and Feedstock

Larry Sullivan, Kreido Biofuels
Market and Technologies, Biodiesel and Renewable Diesel, Trend and Developments

UR Unnithan, Carotino
Palm Biodiesel A Cost-Effective Environment Friendly Fuel

M.R. Chandran, Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO)
Affirmative Approach to Sustainability Concerns

Alan Weber, Marc-IV
Biodiesel-Industry Outlook and Policy Update

Sharon Palmer, Food and Nutrition Journalist
The Marketplace for Trans Fats Replacements

Lauren Swann, Concept Nutrition
Trans Fats Where the Market Stands, and the Latest in Political Developments

Nina Teicholz, Journalist
Trans Fats Where We've Come, and Where We're Going

Reyn Archer, Burson-Marsteller
Food Challenges in the US

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For all other presentations see below:

NIOP Conference March 20, 2004

Josipa Paska, President of Aarhus United
Palm Oil - New Age

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