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Montreux keynote address from Henkel’s Kasper Rorsted

ALSO INSIDE Health beneﬁ ts of beans Algae as a renewable feedstock Giants of the Past: David Kritchevsky C2 inform March 2011, Vol. 22 (3) www.aocs.org

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Departments 126 Innovative, sustainable and Information consumption: A challenge for 122 Index to Advertisers Calendar the entire value chain In our continuing coverage of the 7th World Conference on Detergents, we present an article based on the keynote presentation Marketplace: delivered by Kasper Rorsted, chief executive oﬃ cer of Henkel AG & Co. 135 News & Noteworthy KGaA, Germany. 139 Biofuels News 131 Maybe we don’t know beans… 145 Health & Nutrition News Greater media attention is being paid to the health benefi ts of beans and legumes, but how much do we really know about the topic? 148 People News/Inside AOCS Donna M. Winham reports.

Ad hoc biodiesel industry review Publications: 143 In light of changes in the biodiesel industry worldwide, AOCS 151 Patents surveyed the program committee that planned the 2nd International Congress on Biodiesel, held in November 2009, about the current and 156 Extracts & Distillates future state of the biodiesel industry. 2010 Annual Meeting of Asian Section of AOCS held 149 jointly with 6th ISBB Suk Hoo Yoon recaps the latest meeting of the Asian Section of AOCS, held during the 6th International Symposium on Biocatalysis and Biotechnology (ISBB) in Seoul, Korea.

2010 saw a healthy oleochemicals market, but rising 162 feedstock costs pose a challenge for 2011 Doris de Guzman provides an overview of the oleochemicals market.

Giants of the Past: David Kritchevsky (1920–2006) 165 David M. Klurfeld off ers an appreciation of this Giant of the Past.

Two meetings in one gorgeous location 173 Catherine Watkins previews the upcoming World Conference on Oilseed Processing, Fats & Oils Processing, Biofuels & Applications and Oils and Fats World Market Update 2011, both to be held in İzmir, Turkey, in June.

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Thvulnerability is a iskeychallenge forusas Henkel, stakeholders respecting thelimitations ofnatural resources and the economic sustainability,consumers, with and society based onall as an industry, means this balancing theneeds ofouremployees, ofresourcesity ontheother, applied beovercome? to us When on theonehand, and decreasing expectancy life rising availabil- between agrowing population,ancy increasing consumption, and are So, rising. also expectancy andtion life how can the discrep- increasing.population rapidly that still is Meanwhile, consump- The macro-challenge that we are speaking about derives from a challenge The Th e precondition: along the partnering entire value chain for innovative, sustainable consumption. It ourcommon challenge! is creating still economic while value.on thefuture a diff erence; we can change things forthebett er and make animpact confrontingmany companies. Iam But, convincedthat we can make to address over fi thenext ve, 15,or20 years.is somethingAnd it probablySustainability is oneofthebiggest challenges that we have Germany. Global Dynamic Strategiesa Editor’s note:Subtitledin “New Rorsted Kasper A challenge for the entire value chain Economy,” the 7th World Conference on Detergents, held in keynote address. Rorsted is CEO of Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, Co.KGaA, & AG Henkel of CEOis Rorsted keynoteaddress. Montreux, Montreux, Switzerland, in 2010October brought to gether age of the event, Henkel’s Kasper Rorsted presents hispresents Rorsted Kasperevent,Henkel’s the of age nearly 900 participants from almost 60 countries. 60 almost from participants 900 nearly a ﬁ rst for the conference. In The heads of the three largest detergents com- detergentslargest three the of heads The keynote presentations. Having all three speak was panies—Henkel, Unilever,panies—Henkel, P&G—provided and Innovative, sustainable inform’s continuing cover- consumption: Th ere are three additional objectives that are central to our commitment employees to All sustainability: to receive training and where we are going to go. because stand assertive we took and actually said that avery is this occupational accidents by 20%.Th is constituted a seminal moment 10% intheamount ofwaste generated, reduction in and afurther of 15%,areduction inwater consumption of10%, areduction of performance targets for2012:Areduction consumption inenergy andand climate. energy We established also aset ofsustainability Moreover, in 2007 Henkel defi ned wastewater, vefocal healthareas: and safety,fi socialprogress, Water materials and and waste, milestones: theagendadriving forthefuture. Over time, we have reached many Daring to pioneer, Henkel agenome up has built over time that now not only an is asset for the company aforce but also stand company onwhere his needed to move to. engraved He was oneof thefi inourDNA. rst CEOs to take apublic the company. I would argue that is this signifi cantly impacteddirection the of first statement, almost40 years ago,that being ofthecompany.” That was the profion maximizing ts and onthe well- entrepreneur can solely concentrate “I believe are thetimes over an when (CEO) in1972,Konrad Henkel, said, back then. Ourchiefexecutive offi cer had notyet really been coined ability” history. course, Of theword “sustain- has always played an integral role inits • • • • • Oil). Greenpalm (Roundtable and onSustainable theRSPO Palm certifi cates for sustainable in with palm cooperationoil kernel 2008. 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transportation and manufacturing of our products, to their distribu- • Formulators: Need to focus on core aspects such as stain removal, tion, usage, and final disposal, every stage along the value chain has to cleanliness, and hygiene, as well as convenience and the develop- be taken into account. Only by partnering along this value chain can ment of multifunctional products. Improvements in consumer we as a manufacturer, together with suppliers, service partners, the education and empowerment are also essential. Compaction and retail trade, and the appliance industry, achieve real impact. dosage reduction, low-temperature and low-water efficacy, the use of renewable energies, and recycling all need to be increased Partnering for improvement if we are to achieve a smaller footprint. along the entire value chain • Retailers: Have to offer improved access to and an increased share of sustainable products, plus an enhanced shopping experience. To achieve improvements, the different partners along the value chain Greater focus on consumer education and empowerment also within our industry need to contribute in the following fields: required. To achieve a reduced footprint, logistics pooling with • Raw material and feedstocks: Higher yields from plantations manufacturers, as well as the recycling of packaging materials and and processing, developing nonfood feedstocks, and provid- the promotion of green building techniques are important. ing business opportunities for smallholders. At the same time, • Home appliances: Need to improve cleaning efficacy and fabric biodiversity and rainforest protection need to be ensured, as care as well as convenience (intelligent dosing and washing time does reducing water consumption, energy consumption, and settings). Reductions in energy and water consumption also waste volumes. Labor rights and health and safety must also be required (e.g., through smart cycle technology). guaranteed. • Consumers: Need to change their habits and attitudes, with more • Logistics: Covering long distances with reduced costs, reduc- willingness to opt for full machine loads, make smart detergent ing nonutilized transportation capacity, and increasing the use and machine choices, and generally embrace sustainability in of more sustainable transportation modes as well as renewable their daily lives. This means using low-temperature and water- energy in transport and warehousing. saving programs and following dosage recommendations. • Suppliers of raw materials and product packaging: Improving low- These areas need improvement, as only the synergistic combination temperature efficacy and providing higher performance per of all factors will lead to the full exploitation of potentials. unit volume as well as allergy-friendly and sanitizing properties. Ultimately, it all boils down to two main objectives: increasing Increasing the share of renewable and recycled materials. Biode- performance and reducing footprint: gradability in chemicals and packaging is also of key importance. When we look at the footprint of a product, we have two Process efficiency likewise needs to be improved, e.g., through options. We can either abdicate or innovate—and need to consider the wider application of biotechnology. continued on page 154 Montreux 2010 DVD 7th World Conference on Detergents

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Maybe we don’t know beans… Greater media attention is being paid to the health benefits of beans and legumes, but how much do we really know about the topic?

Donna M. Winham

News articles, cooking magazines, and science features are recommending beans for lowering cholesterol, improving glycemic control, increasing dietary fiber, and providing a gluten-free alternative to cereal grains. The trend is not sur- prising, given the rise in chronic disease incidence, consumer interest in functional foods, renewed interest in sustainable agriculture, and economic hard times. Beans can be part of the solution for many of these issues. Beans are a familiar and culturally important food, inexpensive, easy to prepare, and have great menu versatility. Yet, the scientific evidence to support many of these health claims is often generalized from a few original studies limited in scope and based on a few bean types. While the health benefits from beans are likely true, what remains unknown invites the question, “Just how much do we know about beans?” artImage courtesy Magazine. ASU Research Michael Hagelberg, (retired), director

What is a bean or legume? since the early 1960s. After high intakes of fruits, vegetables, grains, The legume family, or Fabaceae (Leguminosae), encompasses a wide and pulses, to name a few components, followers of this dietary pattern range of plants, including the oil seeds (peanuts, soybeans), animal have exhibited decreased levels of chronic disease. Individuals who foods (clover, alfalfa), and the dry grain pulses (lentils, peas, chickpeas, live in other cultures characterized by traditional diets rich in pulses beans). In the United States, varieties of the common bean or Phaseo- have showed similar results. Darmadi-Blackberry et al. (2004) found lus vulgaris are the dominant crops produced for domestic consump- that general pulse consumption was linked with greater longevity for tion and export. These include pinto, black, red kidney, white kidney, elderly in several different countries (Japan, Sweden, Greece, Aus- and navy beans. Wax beans, string beans, or green beans are the young tralia) even though dietary patterns varied. In contrast, deviations or vegetative stage of P. vulgaris varieties. They have a different nutri- from the traditional Mediterranean eating pattern due to immigra- ent profile and are bred to be eaten whole before they have advanced tion or cultural change have been associated with increased cardio- to dried seed pods. Research on soybeans (Glycine max) has been vascular risk. Large-scale epidemiological studies such as the National more extensive than with P. vulgaris species, but this evidence does Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) and cross-cul- not directly translate across bean species. tural surveys have observed that cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk is lower among adults who frequently consume beans. Results from the Cardiovascular benefits of NHANES I Epidemiologic Follow-up Study indicated that men and women who reported consuming pulses four or more times per week legume/bean consumption had a 22% reduction in coronary heart disease risk compared with The health-promoting properties of diets, such as the traditional those who consumed pulses less than once a week. Higher intakes “Mediterranean” diet, that are high in legumes have been recognized were associated with lower body mass index (BMI), blood pressure, 132 inform March 2011, Vol. 22 (3)

serum total cholesterol value, and a lower incidence of diabetes mel- Association recommend dietary and lifestyle changes as the first inter- litus, compared with lower intakes (Bazzano et al., 2001). vention step to reduce CVD risk by improving blood lipid profiles (i.e., cholesterol). Some of the behavioral interventions used to prevent or Case of cholesterol treat CVD include smoking cessation; weight loss; exercise; dietary reductions of saturated fat, trans fat, and sodium; and increased con- At least 100 million Americans have high cholesterol and are at sumption of fiber, fruits, and vegetables. Dietary and lifestyle changes increased risk of CVD, the leading cause of death in the United States. have the added benefit of reducing inflammation and risk factors for The National Cholesterol Education Program and the American Heart other chronic diseases such as cancer, diabetes, and hypertension. If a person is unable to meet treatment goals with diet and lifestyle changes alone, prescription medication therapy is typically the information next resort. Although statins are frequently dispensed and effective at lowering low-density lipoproteins (LDL), they are not