Sunflower Oil

Sunflower Oil is the non-volatile oil expressed from sunflower (Helianthus annuus) seeds. Sunflower oil is commonly used in food as frying oil, and in cosmetic formulations as an emollient. The types of Sunflower Oils Partners Group deals with are:

• NuSun sunflower oil,
• Linoleic sunflower oil, and
• High oleic sunflower oil.

Olive Oil

Pressing tree-ripened olives extracts a flavorful, monounsaturated oil that is prized throughout the world both for cooking (particularly in Mediterranean countries) and for salads. Today's marketplace provides a wide selection of domestic olive oil (most of which comes from California) and imported oils from France, Greece, Italy and Spain. The types of Olive Oil Partners Group deals with are:

• Extra virgin - considered the best; this oil comes from the first pressing of the olives;
• Virgin - from the second pressing;
• Pure - undergoes some processing, such as filtering and refining; and
• Extra light - undergoes considerable processing and only retains a very mild olive flavor.