groundnuts and sunflower seed oil processing plant in italy

   
groundnuts and sunflower seed oil processing plant in italy
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
  • groundnuts and sunflower seed oil processing plant in italy
Where is sunflower oil produced in Italy?

Sunflower is one of the most important oilseed crops cultivated in the world for different purposes. In Italy, the production is mostly located in the central area, representing 70% of Italian production. The market demand for sunflower oil is higher than the national production.

Can cold pressed sunflower oil be used in central Italy?

Conclusions The results of the study highlight how the production of cold pressed sunflower oil is an interesting option in central Italy for the farmers. It is possible to create a complete food supply chain within the farm, avoiding many additional passages and maintaining all the value for the farmer.

What is the export/production ratio of sunflower?

If we compare the export/production ratio of the main products involved in the vegetable oils and proteins markets, we see that sunflower is traded mainly after processing: 55% of the oil volumes were exported in 2018/19, 38% of the meals, and only 5% of the harvested seeds.

Where is sunflower grown in Italy?

In Italy, sunflower is cultivated mainly for food purposes. The most important area for production is central Italy, with a sunflower seed production in 2018 of over 150.000 tons (standard moisture content 9%) and 72,600 ha cultivated (ISTAT, 2018), representing about 70% of Italian production in 2018.