Abstract

Edible oils, specifically olive and avocado oils,are attracting the attention of consumers and severalmarket industries. The food industry looks to these oils asdelectable ingredients to culinary fare, marketing theirdistinct flavour profiles, epicurean diversity and healthfulbenefits. The health and beauty aid market also hasembraced these oils as illustrated in the plethora of hairand skin care products that feature one or both of theseoils. The following article will provide a research andmarket analysis of uses for olive oil and avocado oil infood and beauty care industries.