Dipasa Europe’s market review with information about some major seed, kernel & vegetable oil markets. Do not hesitate to contact us via sales@dipasa.nl for any additional questions or quotations. Sesame seeds The worlds biggest sesame crops have been coming out last months, which are Nigeria + India + Sudan (Oct harvest). India’s crop, even though not the […]

Chia Seed. Among almost everybody known as a superfood, but what is it and where does it come from? Let’s dive into the world of this small seed! What is Chia Seed? Salvia Hispanica is the plant that we know as Chia. It is a species of flowering plant in the mint family. Native in […]

Dipasa Europe market screening 18-11-2021 Dipasa Europe’s market review with information about some major seed, kernel & vegetable oil markets. We hope that this information is an addition to any questions you may have. Do not hesitate to contact us via sales@dipasa.nl for any additional questions or quotations. Sesame seeds Indian harvest is late and rain has […]

Dipasa Europe market screening 08-07-2021 Dipasa Europe’s market review with information about relevant markets. We hope that this information is an addition to any questions you may have. Do not hesitate to contact us via sales@dipasa.nl for any additional questions or quotations. Sesame seeds After months of price increases, sesame seeds prices are now more stable. The […]

Melon kernels, a substitute for pumpkin seeds? 08-04-2021 Because pumpkin kernels are becoming more scarce and prices of Chinese pumpkin kernels are rising on a yearly basis, some companies chose to shift to melon kernels. What are the differences and can it really be seen as a substitute to pumpkin seeds? Pumpkin seeds or pumpkin […]

Dipasa Europe’s harvesting information. We hope that this information is an addition to any questions you may have. Do not hesitate to contact us via info@dipasa.nl for any additional questions or quotations. This page indicates the harvesting moment from some of our main products. We hope this helps in anticipating contract moments for our customers.   Product […]

Blue poppy seed, facts and benefits 27-01-2021 What is blue poppy seed The pot of the poppy flower contains several thousand blue poppy seed. The oil content of blue poppy seed is high, therefore we also know blue poppy oil. The best way to store blue poppy seed is in a dry place, if stored […]

The benefits of seed mixes and it’s applications 18-12-2020 Most seeds have their own pro’s and con’s. Chia seeds are a great source of fibers and omega 3, linseeds contain healthy acids and sesame seeds are good for human intestines. The past few years the demand of seed mixes has grown. Because healthy mixes can […]

Dipasa Europe market screening 06-11-2020   Dipasa Europe’s market review with information about relevant markets. We hope that this information is an addition to any questions you may have. Do not hesitate to contact us via sales@dipasa.nl for any additional questions or quotations.   Sesame seeds Prices of sesame seeds are rising on a weekly […]

Sesame trends and upcoming markets 2020 02-10-2020 Trends in the sesame seed market differ per country. Because of the COVID-19 situation some trends for 2020 are already off track. As per example, in Japan customers value a good color, a better taste and flavor. In other countries like Turkey, Poland and the Middle East, they […]

Broken seeds and kernels, the pro’s and con’s 07-09-2020 Linseeds are rich in polyphenols which is a great anti-oxidant. In the past 5 years science has revealed that ground/broken seeds are better to digest. Because most seeds and kernels have a hard shell, the absorption of the human body is minimal. Breaking the seeds and […]

Processing of vegetable oils 2020 17-08-2020 Producing good quality vegetable oil all starts with the seed, nut or fruit. An avocado is ripe when it falls off the tree. sesame seed is ripe when the sesame pod bursts. Starting with ripe fruits, seeds or nuts is the basis of making high quality vegetable oil. When […]

Avocado and sesame oil in the cosmetical industry 07-08-2020 Avocado oil and sesame oil have been widely used in the cosmetics and pharmaceutical industry, be it on a smaller scale in than the food industry. Nevertheless, cosmetics and pharma are popular markets that show great potential. Avocado oil shampoo and ointments with ultra-refined sesame oil […]

Are refined vegetable oils more suitable for cooking? 12-06-2020 The basis for any vegetable oil is that you can press it from any nut or seed. This is why there is a growing number of specialty oils in recent years, like pistachio oil, pumpkin seed oil and avocado oil. The specific taste of these oils […]

The world of Quinoa 25-05-2020 Quinoa is a small round seed with a nutty taste. Around 5000 years ago, this seed was already harvested in the Andes. Some locals referred to it as the mother of grains, while actually it is no grain at all: the seeds are actually family of spinach. Quinoa is mainly […]

The applications and benefits of hemp seeds 2020 08-05-2020 Very few people know that hemp seed is an important food source in many cultures around the world. In recent year there has been an increase in research on hemp seeds, as it has the potential as a food supplement, due to its high nutritional value. […]

Food industry expectations for 2020 20-04-2020 The food industry is a vital industry. Governments and stakeholders have asked the food sector to continue production and delivery of goods during the current crisis, confirming its importance to their respective countries. Health & safety is of major concern to the food industry. Food companies already produce according […]

Corporate social responsibility and Dipasa Europe BV 06-04-2020 At Dipasa we are very committed to corporate and social responsibility and try to contribute were we can. Many of our customers are asking us about our commitment and of our pre-suppliers. Because of this, we have made a corporate policy about this topic, which enables us […]

The Corona virus initially transmitted from an exotic animal (most likely bats) to humans. At Chinese market places it is not uncommon to sell living animals and even eating them alive, including their organs, increasing the chance of transferal  of diseases to humans. After the transferal from animal to human, the virus could spread from […]

The history of the sesame plant On a clay tablet from the Babylonian culture, dating back to 2000 B.C. it is written in cuneiform writing “sesame spice the gods”, which testifies the esteem that was given to the plant in ancient times. The prized seeds were even placed in Egyptian graves and were found, for […]