In the News
We’re featuring important news stories discussing the health effects of common seed oils, fraud in the cooking oil industry, consumer trends, and exciting seed oil-free companies and products.
How A 22-Year-Old Landed The ‘World’s Creamiest Hummus,’ Habiza, On Target Shelves
May 12, 2025
Not many people take pride in getting straight D’s in high school. But Jonathan Srour, founder of Habiza Hummus, has his own distinct way of seeing things.
How Butter Could Fight Chronic Diseases in Americans
March 1, 2025
The newly appointed US Secretary of Health and Human Sciences Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has touched off a firestorm in his pledge to Make America Healthy Again.
Avoid These 10 Harmful Oils! with Jonathan Rubin & Corey Nelson
Wake Up and Read the Labels!
December 31, 2024
Learn how to spot seed oil-free products, understand why this movement matters, and discover actionable tips for reducing seed oils in your life.
Seed Oil Free Certification in the US a boost for palm oil?
The Edge
November 8, 2024
At about the same time my article “Hidden danger in consuming ‘dark calories’” was published on theedgemalaysia.com (July 17, 2024), the Seed Oil Free Alliance unveiled its “Seed Oil Free Certified” food label.
Is Cooking With Oil Unhealthy? Experts Weigh In
VegNews
September 24, 2024
Is oil bad for us? The experts can’t agree. Here’s what the research says. Plus tasty recipe inspiration if you decide to experiment with oil-free cooking.
How the push for ‘seed oil free’ is heading to Europe
Food Navigator
July 26, 2024
Concerns around the health impacts of seed oils have migrated from the US to Europe. Could seed-oil free claims be on the rise?
Seed oils are the new tobacco — and you need to know about it
EuroNews
July 26, 2024
Oil crops have become some of the most profitable in agriculture and have changed the face of our planet.Oil crops have become some of the most profitable in agriculture and have changed the face of our planet.
Inside Europe’s fight against fake olive oil
Food Navigator
August 8, 2024
Squeezed supplies and higher prices have triggered a spate of olive oil fraud across Europe in recent months, with a knock-on impact on producers and consumers.
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