The Omega-9 Solutions Team
At Dow AgroSciences, the Omega-9 Solutions Team of food scientists and marketing specialists understands that the oil and shortening needs of each restaurant and food manufacturer are often unique, with specific application requirements. To meet this need, the Omega-9 Solutions Team offers the technical and product formulation expertise to provide the best oil solution to foodservice professionals and food manufacturers alike.
Product Development
In food manufacturing and processing, shortening is not a simple drop-in solution. These industries require a significant amount of product formulation research and development. The Omega-9 Solutions Team has both the proficiency and capabilities to assist in this process and be the solutions provider to food manufacturers.
This group of specialists leverages Dow AgroSciences' technical knowledge to offer a superior product and solution. The team provides application development and analytical support, including nutrition analyses and sophisticated equipment for chemical analyses, to assist manufacturers in developing the right product formulations.
In addition, the Omega-9 Solutions Team can also offer commercial expertise to complete consumer and market research to support food manufacturers and processors as they position products in the market.
Supply and Processing
The Omega-9 Solutions Team can develop your customized solution that is sourced from a reliable oil supply. Because Dow AgroSciences developed the canola and sunflower seeds that are used to produce Omega-9 Oils, they have the unique position to understand and engage the entire value chain, from seed to shelf.
Canola, over the last ten years, has realized lower price volatility compared to other commodities, including sunflower, soy, corn and palm. In addition, it has become the second most widely used oil for food use. To respond to this growing demand, Omega-9 Oils have doubled production capacity to more than a billion pounds, and plan to more than double again to 2.5 billion pounds by 2012.
The Omega-9 Solutions Team also has the advantage of partnering with four of the leading oilseed processors, representing more than 80% of the North American canola processing capacity. This means that the Solutions Team can help restaurants and food manufacturers optimize their sourcing and supply.
