With many traditional fats – from canola to coconut – under scrutiny for high saturated content or significant deforestation, many companies are innovating to come up with more viable alternatives that work just as well but are better for human and planetary health.

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“Fat is one of the most important nutrients in our food system, yet one that is commonly demonised and misunderstood,” [British chef and writer Anthony] Warner writes. “There is often a focus on protein when we talk about food system health and sustainability, but fat is equally important.”

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“The consumption of tropical oils, often the only alternative to animal fats in certain food applications, is a significant sustainability and biodiversity issue. The consumption of animal fats also comes with environmental, ethical and health concerns,” the report explains.

“If we want to build a better food system, we need alternatives that are healthy, functional and sustainable. Where those alternatives are going to come from is one of the great food challenges of the next few years.”

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