Jul
21
Your wait is over. Beautiful, new photographs highlighting the golden oil have just been added to the site. From deep-fried turkey to tasty chips, these images will get your mouth watering. Click here to view the new photos, and NCPA’s new logo. - Tour Manager
Jun
13
Culinology magazine, the official magazine of the Research Chefs Association, reported extensively on trans-fat free solutions in its June 2008 issue. Calling out cottonseed oil as “fit to be fried,” writer Deb North spotlighted two of our fave fans of cottonseed oil – Utz Quality Foods, Inc., maker of the popular East Coast potato chip brand, and Buca di Beppo, a chain of Italian-style restaurants. Both rely on cottonseed oil to create delicious, trans-fat-free food items. We especially love the magazine’s choice of photos: beautiful images of light golden cottonseed oil in beakers, and fried chicken prepared in cottonseed oil! Check it out here . - Tour Manager
May
21
While planted cotton acreage has fallen again this year, cottonseed crushings are expected to remain very steady, thanks to strong demand for cottonseed oil. For the 2008/09 season, the USDA expects 2.7 million tons of seed to be crushed versus 2.75 million tons for the season that ends July 30. – Ben Morgan
May
15
Did you know? In 1793, Eli Whitney invented the cotton gin 1793 is the same year that the Louvre in Paris first opened to the public, Marie Antoinette was executed and George Washington began his second term as President. Cottonseed oil has seen a lot happen in the past 200 years. - Tour Manager
May
09
Cottonseedoiltour.com continues to receive accolades from the design community. We were most recently featured on CSSFlash.com, an international Web site that highlights some of the most creative content on the planet. - Tour Manager
May
08
Cotton growers, ginners, crushers and merchandisers recently convened at the National Cottonseed Products Association’s annual meeting in Florida. Experts shared reports on the state of the industry, including how the alternative fuels business is devouring U.S. vegetable oil supplies, thereby raising prices and contributing to higher food prices everywhere. This is reflected in the recently announced 2008 USDA forecast that estimates a four to five percent increase in food prices in the United States. - Ben Morgan
Apr
25
Cottonseed oil continues to get rave reviews as a kosher-for-Passover vegetable oil. The Jewish Exponent just reported on this ideal oil for both Passover-observers and health-conscious eaters alike. Visit the Jewish Exponent to read the article for yourself. – Tour Manager
Apr
24
The latest edition of Food Product Design featured the article, Frying SansTrans, which highlighted healthy frying oils. Cottonseed oil was included as the perfect oil for both potato chips and Asian foods. To read more, click here. – Tour Manager
Apr
18
Cottonseed oil, a key ingredient in the kosher-for-Passover cooking oils arena, is getting a lot of attention. This week, cottonseed oil made it onto the front page of the Wall Street Journal and into the pages of Detroit Jewish News. Make sure to check out these articles to learn about this hot, in-demand product. – Ben Morgan
Apr
14
Cottonseed oil is a beautiful thing. Just look at all our gorgeous new images that show off various foods made with cottonseed oil. From donuts and cupcakes, to shrimp tempura and fried chicken, cottonseed oil’s light golden color and neutral flavor just make foods better. Click here to see the new photos, as well as some past favorites. - Tour Manager
