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India's OTAI and Malaysia's MPOC Join Forces to Promote Palm Oil Benefits in India.

Economy Business | Dated: 10 Mar 2025

On March 7, 2025, Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh)-based Oil Technologists' Association of India (OTAI) and Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)-based Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) signed a collaboration agreement to enhance awareness about the nutritional and health benefits of Malaysian palm oil in the Indian market.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - The partnership aims to foster sustainable trade growth between Malaysia and India by addressing misconceptions and promoting palm oil's role in health, nutrition, and industrial applications.
  • - The collaboration will focus on consumer education, industry engagement, and scientific research to highlight palm oil's benefits.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) OTAI and MPOC will organize seminars, conferences, and research collaborations with Indian institutions to promote the nutritional and health benefits of palm oil and address misconceptions.
  • (ii) Palm oil is trans-fat-free, rich in Vitamin E antioxidants (tocopherols and tocotrienols), and has a balanced profile of fatty acids, supporting cardiovascular health.
  • (iii) Palm oil also contains natural compounds like beta-carotene, enhancing its nutritional value and overall health benefits.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Recently, which organization based in Kuala Lumpur collaborated with OTAI to promote palm oil benefits in India?

Correct Answer: MPOC

🚀 Quick Recap:

About Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC)

  • CEO : Belvinder Sron
  • Headquarters : Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia