Date: September, 2003
Abstract: The EU has a highly developed vegetable oil refining industry, which is dominated by a few multinationals. During the last decade, the industry has undergone a series of changes, primarily driven by eroding margins and increased international competition. As a result, a great deal of consolidation and integration has taken place and the process is still ongoing. An interesting development is also that consumer pressure now significantly drives the industry directly and indirectly, and food legis...
Research Type: F&A Review