Cargill Earns #1 Global Ranking for Removing Trans Fats From Edible Oils Portfolio

 WAYZATA, Minn. - Wednesday, 28. May 2025 AETOSWire Print 

International nutrition foundation recognizes Cargill’s global leadership on industrially produced trans-fatty acid removal

 

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cargill earned the top spot on the inaugural Edible Oil Supplier Index 2025, published by global nonprofit Access to Nutrition initiative (ATNi). The ranking recognizes the company’s leadership in removing industrially produced trans-fatty acids* (iTFAs) from its entire edible oils portfolio, even in markets with no regulatory mandate.

Cargill’s leadership in this space has made a tangible difference for customers and consumers around the world. Chantilly, a cherished brand in Mexico known for its bakery, pastry and confectionery products, is a standout example. The company credits Cargill as a key ally in helping remove iTFAs from its popular whipping cream recipes.

“Cargill provided the expertise and technology needed to solve crucial challenges such as maintaining the taste and texture our consumers and operators expect, while preserving the functionality suitable for various culinary applications,” said Miriam Leticia Rodriguez Chigora, R&D leader, Chantilly. “It not only highlights Cargill's ability to provide technical support and innovative solutions but also its commitment to consumer health and regulatory compliance.”

These efforts are part of what ATNi evaluated in its first-ever ranking of the eight largest edible oil suppliers. The international nutrition organization assessed the companies on 19 indicators across four categories. Cargill earned the highest overall score, 81.4%, leading across all assessment areas, with the second-highest scoring company achieving just 14.2%.

This recognition builds on a major milestone reached in January 2024, when Cargill became the first — and still only known — global edible oil supplier whose entire portfolio complies with the World Health Organization’s (WHO) recommended limit of no more than two grams of iTFAs per 100 grams of fats and oils in food products — a threshold set to protect public health.

Cargill’s journey began years earlier, well ahead of the WHO’s 2018 REPLACE initiative, which called for the global elimination of industrial trans fats. The company invested millions in capital upgrades, committed thousands of R&D hours and helped hundreds of customers reformulate products. To date, Cargill has helped remove more than 1.5 billion pounds of products containing iTFAs from the global food chain.

“Being recognized by ATNi reinforces our responsibility to lead with purpose — delivering safe, sustainable nutrition through the food and ingredient solutions we provide,” said David VandenEinde, Vice President of R&D for Food North America, Cargill. “This achievement is the result of decades of innovation, close collaboration with customers like Chantilly, and investment in improved edible oil solutions. We will remain fully engaged with food manufacturers and related stakeholders, working together to help pave the way for a healthier and more resilient global food supply.”

According to the WHO’s 2024 progress report, as of the end of 2023, only 53 of the world’s 195 countries — covering just 46% of the global population — had adopted one of WHO’s best practice policies to limit iTFA in foods. That reality puts added meaning to ATNi’s call for other suppliers to “follow Cargill by example.” The company not only drove change within its own operations and with its customers, but it has also worked as a catalyst for global change, actively collaborating with health organizations to share expertise and support policy development in markets where iTFA regulations are still emerging.

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*Industrially produced trans-fatty acids (iTFAs) are created during the partial hydrogenation of vegetable oils but can also be formed by high thermal treatment during edible oil refining. At high levels of consumption, they have been linked to increased risk of coronary heart disease and mortality, prompting the World Health Organization (WHO) to recommend eliminating iTFAs from global food supplies.

About Cargill

Cargill is committed to providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions, and industrial products to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. Sitting at the heart of the supply chain, we partner with farmers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living.

Our approximately 160,000 employees innovate with purpose, providing customers with life’s essentials so businesses can grow, communities prosper, and consumers live well. With 160 years of experience as a family company, we look ahead while remaining true to our values. We put people first. We reach higher. We do the right thing—today and for generations to come. For more information, visit Cargill.com and our News Center.

 

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Visa Appoints Antony Cahill as Chief Executive Officer of European Operations

 Cahill to Replace Charlotte Hogg Who is Leaving After Eight Successful Years at Visa

 

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Visa (NYSE:V) announced today that it has appointed Antony Cahill as the new Regional President and Chief Executive Officer for its European operations, subject to regulatory approval. A longtime banking executive and Visa veteran, Mr. Cahill will replace Charlotte Hogg, who is leaving Visa after eight years to pursue a new external opportunity. Mr. Cahill will be based in London and is expected to transition to his new role in early June.

Since 2023, Mr. Cahill has served as President of Value-Added Services (VAS), responsible for designing, developing and delivering a global portfolio of 200+ products and solutions that power client growth and business performance. Under his leadership, VAS has rapidly grown into a $9B global business and has delivered revenue growth of more than 20% annually. He initially joined Visa in 2018 as Managing Director for Visa Europe and later became Deputy Chief Executive Officer for the region, where he oversaw all of Visa’s client relationships across 38 European markets.

Prior to joining Visa, Mr. Cahill served as Chief Operating Officer at National Australia Bank (NAB) where he spent eight years in senior roles. Earlier in his career Mr. Cahill spent 12 years at Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ANZ).

“We are grateful to Charlotte for all she has done to advance our business in Europe,” said Visa CEO Ryan McInerney. “With Antony’s experience in the region, deep understanding of the diversity and complexity of our markets and strong relationships with our partners, he is uniquely qualified to lead Visa Europe.”

Oliver Jenkyn, Group President, Global Markets, remarked, “Antony is a driven, high-impact leader who is well-positioned to help us continue to accelerate our business and capitalize on the enormous growth opportunity in the region.”

Visa Europe Limited Board Chair Debbie Hewitt added, “We could not be more delighted to welcome Antony back to Europe where he takes the helm of a healthy, thriving business. This is a testament to Charlotte’s outstanding leadership. During her nearly eight years as CEO of Visa Europe, Charlotte significantly increased revenue in the region, expanded Visa's business, and grew its teams and market share in strategically important European markets including the UK, France, Germany, Spain and Italy. We thank her for her many contributions and wish her every success in this next chapter.”

An internal search for Mr. Cahill’s replacement has begun and the Company expects to name his successor shortly.

About Visa

Visa (NYSE: V) is a world leader in digital payments, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses and economies to thrive. We believe that economies that include everyone everywhere, uplift everyone everywhere and see access as foundational to the future of money movement. Learn more at Visa.com.

 

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Mary Kay Inc. Awards 10 Grants to Young Innovators at 2025 Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair

 DALLAS 

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mary Kay Inc., a global advocate for furthering young women’s education and encouraging youth to follow their STEM dreams, returned for a second year as a Special Awards Organization at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (Regeneron ISEF) in Columbus, Ohio. Ten grants totaling nearly $10,000 were awarded to standout high school-aged students excelling in innovative projects spanning topics from finding cures for cancers affecting women to sustainable packaging innovation and protecting our planet’s most valuable resources.

Each year, the event convenes nearly 2,000 participants representing more than 60 countries, with a total award pool offering over $9 million in awards and scholarships and invitations to corporate and academic events with elite global leaders in STEM.

Celebrating its 75th year, ISEF, a program of Society for Science, is the world’s largest pre-college global STEM competition. Through a global network of local, regional, and national science fairs, millions of students are encouraged to explore their passion for scientific inquiry. Each spring, a group of these students is selected as finalists and offered the opportunity to compete for approximately $9 million in awards and scholarships at the annual Regeneron ISEF.

“The ingenuity, passion, and innovation demonstrated by these young STEM leaders are awe-inspiring,” said Carrissa Dowdy, Manager of Product Formulation at Mary Kay. “Their work has the potential to transform industries, drive sustainable advancements, and accelerate major breakthroughs in fields like cancer research, material science, and environmental engineering. Mary Kay is proud to stand behind them as they shape the future of STEM.”

MEET THE STUDENT STEM LEADERS

 

1.

Pragathi Kasani-Akula (GA, USA)

 

 

Multi-Color Magneto-Fluorescent Nanoarchitectures for the Targeted Identification of Exosomes of Triple Negative Breast Cancer

 

2.

Grace Liu (NY, USA)

 

 

Evaluating Gender Disparities Due to Decision-Making Under Uncertainty in Entrepreneurship: A Panel Data Analysis

 

3.

Alina Albeik (VA, USA)

 

 

Implications of Resveratrol on Memory Retention in Dugesia tigrina

 

4.

Kaili Tseng and Leila Gheysar (CA, USA)

 

 

Bombyx mori Antimicrobial Peptides: A Novel and Sustainable Catalyst for Cancer Cell Growth Inhibition and Death

 

5.

Elisabeth Fischermann and Tom Kressbach (Bavaria, Germany)

 

 

On the Hunt for Free Radicals With a Blue Light Reaction

 

6.

Ela Doruk Korkmaz (Istanbul, Turkey)

 

 

Investigation of Potential Anti-Cancer Impacts of Coffee Bean-Derived Exosomes Through Anti-Proliferative and Apoptosis Inducing Effects on Melanoma Skin Cancer Cells via Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinase Signaling Pathway

 

7.

Carolina de Araujo Pereira da Silva* (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)

 

 

Salinomycin as a Molecular Trojan Horse for Targeting Mn-Induced Malignancy in Aggressive Tumors

 

8.

Sofia Nunes (Maranhao, Brazil)

 

 

Formulation of Low-Cost Artificial Skin for Cellular Regeneration and Severe Burns Treatment

 

9.

Margareth Ac-ac (Negros Oriental, Philippines)

 

 

SKIMP: Artificial Intelligence- Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) Portable Skin Cancer Detection Device With Skin Cancer Notifier Python-Based Program

 

10.

Kamila Rotger-Costas and Miranda Sanz-Alvarez (Guaynabo and Caguas, Puerto Rico)

 

 

EcoReishiFlex: An Innovative Sustainable Biodegradable Plastic Alternative Made From Ganoderma lucidum (Reishi Fungi) Polysaccharides

*Carolina de Araujo Pereira da Silva is a two-time Mary Kay Young Women in STEM grant recipient for her outstanding contributions to the cancer research field. Her 2024 prize money was utilized toward furthering her presented project - Rock the Metals! Investigating Manganese as a Trigger of Malignancy and Metal Transporters as Targets in Cancer Treatment which elevated her 2025 award-winning submission.

About Mary Kay

One of the original glass ceiling breakers, Mary Kay Ash founded her dream beauty brand in Texas in 1963 with one goal: to enrich women’s lives. That dream has blossomed into a global company with millions of independent sales force members in more than 40 markets. For over 60 years, the Mary Kay opportunity has empowered women to define their own futures through education, mentorship, advocacy, and innovation. Mary Kay is dedicated to investing in the science behind beauty and manufacturing cutting-edge skincare, color cosmetics, nutritional supplements, and fragrances. Mary Kay believes in preserving our planet for future generations, protecting women impacted by cancer and domestic abuse, and encouraging youth to follow their dreams. Learn more at marykayglobal.com. Find us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn, or follow us on X.

 

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ila Bank et Mastercard s’associent pour lancer une gamme de solutions innovantes et conquérir de nouveaux marchés

 

 MANAMA, Bahreïn - mercredi, 28. mai 2025

(GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ila Bank, une entité bancaire soutenue par Bank ABC, s'est associée à Mastercard pour améliorer les services financiers axés sur les consommateurs offerts par la banque, en lançant de nouveaux produits et avantages en matière de voyage et des offres de fidélité.

ila Bank bénéficiera de l'expertise de Mastercard pour lancer un programme de fidélisation qui soutient le style de vie des titulaires de cartes, apportant ainsi une valeur optimisée à travers plusieurs domaines, notamment la restauration, le shopping de luxe, les voyages et les expériences inestimables. La nouvelle gamme de produits s'appuiera également sur des solutions améliorées de prévention de la fraude et de protection de la vie privée pour sécuriser les transactions.

Mohamed Almaraj, PDG d'ila Bank, a déclaré : « ila a toujours adopté une approche centrée sur le client. Nous sommes ainsi fiers d'avoir maintenu notre engagement à offrir des solutions et des expériences centrées sur le client dans une économie qui devient de plus en plus sans numéraire. Cet accord stratégique renforce la promesse d'ila d’offrir des ‘services bancaires qui vous ressemblent’. Ce-disant, renouveler notre engagement avec Mastercard permettra de renforcer notre position de leader dans le secteur des paiements numériques de la région, en proposant la gamme de produits la plus transparente, la plus sécurisée et la plus tournée vers l'avenir, qui offre des avantages premium inégalés. »

Pour sa part, Adam Jones, président de la division de l'Ouest de la péninsule Arabique chez Mastercard, a déclaré : « Conformément à notre engagement commun à promouvoir l'innovation dans l'écosystème numérique, nos liens de longue date avec ila Bank visent à fournir des solutions axées sur le client qui garantissent une expérience bancaire sécurisée et satisfaisante. Nous continuerons de fournir à nos partenaires des gammes de produits améliorées, en soutenant l'expansion régionale. »

Mastercard a été le partenaire de confiance d'ila Bank depuis le tout début, soutenant la stratégie de la banque. Les deux entreprises ont œuvré ensemble pour introduire plusieurs offres innovantes sur le marché, notamment le programme des cartes de débit multidevises, le programme de fidélité Pay with Rewards (Pay with Rewards loyalty program) et la carte de crédit co-marquée avec Gulf Air (Mastercard airline co-brand) à Bahreïn, conçue pour redéfinir les expériences bancaires et de voyage des clients.

Depuis son établissement en 2019, ila Bank s'est consacrée à subvenir aux besoins et aux modes de vie de ses clients en offrant des solutions bancaires conçues sur mesure. La banque numérique, exclusivement mobile, appréciée à l'échelle nationale et régionale, offre actuellement une gamme de différents types de cartes de paiement, y compris des cartes de débit, de crédit et des cartes prépayées, fournissant des avantages inégalés et un système de récompense de fidélité personnalisé.

D’autres produits innovants sont accessibles via l'application primée ila, notamment les outils d'épargne numérique intelligents (« Hassala » et « Jamiya »), ainsi que « Al Kanz », le compte qui offre aux clients d'ila la chance de gagner des prix substantiels en espèces tout au long de l'année.

A propos de Mastercard :

Mastercard soutient les économies et autonomise les individus dans plus de 200 pays et territoires à travers le monde. En collaboration avec nos clients, nous construisons une économie durable où chacun peut prospérer. Nous proposons une large gamme de solutions de paiements numériques, rendant les transactions sécurisées, simples, intelligentes et accessibles. Notre technologie et notre innovation, combinées à nos partenariats et réseaux, offrent un ensemble unique de produits et services pour aider les particuliers, les entreprises et les gouvernements à réaliser leur plein potentiel.

www.mastercard.com

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ila Bank partners with Mastercard to launch innovative solutions and expand into new markets

 Mastercard & ila Bank Partnership

MANAMA, Bahrain - Tuesday, 27. May 2025

(GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ila Bank, powered by Bank ABC, has partnered with Mastercard to enhance the bank’s proposition across consumer products, launching new affluent, travel products and loyalty offerings.

ila Bank will leverage Mastercard’s expertise to introduce loyalty program that supports cardholders’ lifestyle, providing added value across a wide range of areas, including dining, luxury shopping, travel and priceless experiences. The new product line will also leverage enhanced fraud solutions and privacy protection to secure every transaction.

Mohamed Almaraj, ila Bank CEO, said, “ila has always been about the customer. We are proud to have maintained our commitment to offering customer-centric solutions and experiences in a growingly cashless economy, and this strategic agreement furthers the ila promise of ‘banking that reflects you’. Renewing our engagement with Mastercard will strengthen our standing as the frontrunner in the region’s digital payments landscape by offering the most seamless, secure and future-focused product portfolio that provides unparalleled premium benefits.”

Adam Jones, Mastercard’s Division President for West Arabia, said, “In line with our shared commitment to driving innovation across the digital ecosystem, our long-standing relationship with ila Bank focuses on delivering customer-first solutions that help ensure a secure and rewarding banking experience. We will continue to provide our partners with enhanced product offering, supporting regional expansion.”

Mastercard has been a trusted partner of ila Bank from the outset, supporting the bank’s strategy Together, they have introduced several innovative propositions to the market, including the multi-currency debit program, the Pay with Rewards loyalty program and the Mastercard airline co-brand with Gulf Air in Bahrain.

Since its establishment in 2019, ila Bank has been dedicated to addressing the dynamic needs and lifestyles of its customers with bespoke banking solutions. The digital, mobile-only bank, well-received both domestically and regionally, currently offers a range of card products, including debit, credit and prepaid cards, that provide unparalleled bonus advantages and a personalized loyalty reward system.

Other innovative products accessible through the award-winning ila app include smart digital saving tools, like Hassala and Jamiya, as well as Al Kanz, ila’s prize account that awards substantial cash prizes to lucky customers throughout the year.

About Mastercard

Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we’re building a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential.

www.mastercard.com

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Ghanaian Teacher Wins 2025 Global Cambridge Dedicated Teacher Award

 Teacher beats 5158 nominations from 101 countries to take top prize in Cambridge’s teacher competition

Over and above her teaching role, teacher’s fundraising and charity work to ensure access to education are winning combination

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- The International Education group at Cambridge University Press & Assessment (Cambridge) today announced that English teacher, Portia Dzifa Dzilah from Pakro Anglican Basic School in the Akuapim South District of Ghana, is the global winner of the 2025 Cambridge Dedicated Teacher Awards. In a close race with eight other regional winners from around the globe, Portia earned 33 percent of the public vote to become the overall winner - the first time a teacher from Ghana has won the title.

The competition celebrates the role that teachers play in shaping the lives of their learners and preparing them for the world. Pakro is a remote farming community that faces challenges such as high rates of pupil absence and teenage pregnancy. Portia is dedicated to transforming her students' lives and was nominated for her food and sanitary product drives, Gender Club, and for encouraging her students – particularly girls – to stay in full-time education.

Winner’s celebration

The achievement came as a surprise to Portia when receiving a video call from Group Managing Director of International Education, Rod Smith. Believing that she was accepting her trophy for winning the Sub-Saharan Africa regional award in the competition, Portia learned that she had also won the global vote.

Watch the surprise video here.

Cambridge colleagues travelled to Portia’s school with local education partner NNF Esquire to present her with the global award and £500 worth of books from the Cambridge-NNF Essential range. They were joined by Elizabeth Afriyie – Municipal Director of Education and Joyce Anim – Deputy Director of Education for Akuapim South, as well as the whole community of Pakro who came out to celebrate Portia’s win.

Watch the school celebration here.

Upon receiving her award, Portia said: “I want to thank my students – they are my greatest inspiration. Their strength, curiosity, and determination remind me every day why I teach. I believe in the potential of every child and that education can break cycles and open doors. To every girl who has walked into my classroom when it would have been easier to stay home, and to every parent who has dared to hope for more for their child, this is for you! Let us continue to build a world where education truly transforms lives.”

Group Managing Director of International Education, Rod Smith said: “Sometimes, we meet teachers whose dedication goes so far beyond the job description that it’s hard to imagine how they find time for anything else. Some educators are simply born to teach – their passion is so deep, so instinctive, that it becomes a way of life. Portia's unwavering belief in the transformative power of education is both inspiring and deeply moving. She brings not only knowledge to her students, but hope, encouragement, and a vision for what their futures can be.”

As part of her overall prize, Portia can now take part in a course of her choice from Cambridge’s Enrichment Professional Development programme. She will also appear as the overall winner on a ‘Thank you’ page at the front of a range of new Cambridge textbooks, available to the public from November 2025, and appear in Cambridge promotions throughout the year.

Now in its seventh year, the Cambridge Dedicated Teacher Awards gives students, parents and peers the chance to nominate a current primary or secondary teacher for outstanding commitment to their students’ education.

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Alliance of Four Major Qatari Companies Signs Strategic Agreement with Chinese Automotive Giant Chery

 Doha, Qatar. - Wednesday, 28. May 2025

A powerful alliance of four leading Qatari companies has signed a strategic agreement with Chery Automobile Co., Ltd., one of China's largest and most innovative automotive manufacturers, to expand Chery’s presence in the global automotive market through a new Qatari-led platform.

The alliance includes:

Power International Holding,

Dishley Holding,

Elite Motors Limited,

Elaf Motors,

Chery Automobile was represented at the signing by Mr. Tim Zhang, General Manager – Middle East.

The agreement was signed in the presence of senior leadership from both sides.

Mr. Mohamad Al Khayyat, representative of the Qatari alliance, stated:

"This alliance represents one of the most important partnerships in the regional automotive sector. Through our collaboration with Chery, we are establishing an advanced business model built on effective partnership."

Mr. Tim Zhang, Chery Automobile General Manager – Middle East, commented:

"We are proud to join forces with this strong Qatari alliance. This agreement is not only a gateway to a promising market but also a platform to drive innovation and deliver high-quality mobility solutions to the region. We see Qatar as an ideal partner for Chery’s next phase of global growth."

 

Mr. Abdulghani Abdullah Abdulghani, Elite Motors, added:

"We see this partnership as a strategic opportunity to create real impact in the automotive sector. By uniting local expertise with a global brand like Chery,

Mr. Isam El Bashier, Elaf Auto Managing Director, affirmed:

“This agreement marks a pivotal step for our alliance and the region’s automotive future. By partnering with Chery, we are combining global innovation with local strength to deliver a new standard of mobility. This collaboration sets the stage for long-term impact, industry transformation, and sustained excellence.”

 

The Qatari alliance representatives emphasized that the agreement serves as a launchpad for a strategic venture poised to reshape the automotive industry in the region.

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