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NewsThe GuardianJuly 1, 2026United States

Mazola owner reports decline in US cooking oil sales linked to economic and immigration pressures

The CEO of Associated British Foods, which owns the Mazola brand, stated that US cooking oil sales are declining due to financial and immigration-related pressures on Hispanic households. The company reports that these consumers are changing their shopping habits, including increased online shopping and reusing cooking oil.

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Why It Matters

This report highlights how federal immigration enforcement and broader economic conditions are directly impacting consumer behavior and market trends within the US Hispanic population.

Key Facts

  • The US cooking oil market is currently shrinking.
  • Associated British Foods (ABF) reports that cooking oil sales have declined.
  • ABF identifies the Hispanic population as a primary consumer group for their cooking oil products.
  • The company attributes the sales decline to financial pressure on Hispanic households.
  • The company attributes the sales decline to pressure from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) enforcement activities.
  • Consumers are reportedly shifting to online shopping and reusing cooking oil as a result of these pressures.

Who's Mentioned

organizationAssociated British Foods“Parent company of the Mazola brand”personGeorge Weston“Chief Executive of Associated British Foods”organizationMazola“Cooking oil brand”organizationImmigration and Customs Enforcement“Federal agency cited as a source of pressure on the consumer base”