Quality, Key Production Factors, and Consumption Volume of Niche Edible Oils Marketed in the European Union

Kamil Czwartkowski, Arkadiusz Wierzbic and Wojciech Golimowski
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Kamil Czwartkowski: Department of Production and Labor Management, Wroclaw University of Economics and Business, 120/118 Komandorska st., 53-345 Wroclaw, Poland
Arkadiusz Wierzbic: Department of Production and Labor Management, Wroclaw University of Economics and Business, 120/118 Komandorska st., 53-345 Wroclaw, Poland
Wojciech Golimowski: Department of Agricultural Engineering and Quality Analysis, Wroclaw University of Economics and Business, 120/118 Komandorska st., 53-345 Wroclaw, Poland

Sustainability, 2022, vol. 14, issue 3, 1-17

Abstract: Consumer’s awareness of the health-promoting aspects of food and their search for products with high nutritional value is driving increased interest in niche oils. Such oils are produced on a small scale due to limited access to raw material and its low oil content. The aim of this multi-criteria analysis was to position niche oils. Data for the study were collected based on a literature review regarding twenty-three niche oils available on the European Union market. Analysis of quality parameters, key production factors, waste reusability, and average annual consumption volume in 2015–2020 was performed. Based on the research, it was concluded that linseed (flaxseed) oil, hemp oil, mustard oil, raspberry seed oil, and sesame oil should be of the most interest to consumers. They are characterized by the highest content of tocopherols, sterols, polyphenols, and carotenoids, a favorable ratio of mono- and polyunsaturated fatty acids, and pro-ecological and sustainable production technology. Based on the results of the study, the need for empirical research was identified, the key to filling the knowledge gaps in the area of edible niche oils.

Keywords: niche edible oils; sustainable production; product positioning; linseed (flaxseed) oil; hemp oil; mustard oil; raspberry seed oil; sesame oil (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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