The Product Board for Margarine, Fats and Oils (MVO) serves the common interests of all links in the production chain of oils and fats which carry out activities in the Netherlands.

Oils and fats are an important source of power, not just for the human body, but also for the economy. Being the main platform for producers, importers, processors and buyers within the chain and for deliberations with authorities and societal organizations, MVO strongly advocates a sustainable using of this source of power. We do so energetically, whilst knowing our business and with a keen eye for economic, social and ecological interests. In our activities, we focus on food and health, quality and safety and sustainable development.

The Product Board MVO operates as a centre of knowledge. It screens and analyses important developments in society, science and markets and transmits these to companies in the MVO production and distribution chain. In doing so, the Product Board supports business conduct in the oils and fats industry and trade. For every main policy field MVO has developed an electronic newsletter, which quickly and in a condensed way informs the companies about interesting developments.

Whenever developments concern more links in the production chain, MVO can and often does initiate a common approach. Such an approach may consist of pleading for the sector’s interests with the authorities, engaging in collective research, initiating common projects or setting up information activities.