Based on Belgium’s De Smet know-how as the world specialist in oilseed and edible oil processing plants, Desmet Ballestra Oils & Fats Division delivers tailor-made engineering and procurement services covering each step of the industry, from oilseeds preparation and extraction to oil processing plants including refining and fat modification processes.

Desmet Ballestra Oils & Fats masters the processing of 40 raw materials, of which soybeans, sunflower seed, rapeseed, groundnuts, cottonseed and palm oil are probably the most popular. The Division has supplied small and large plants to some 1,700 oil millers in 150 countries, covering over 6.000 process sections.

Leading edge Research & Development and privileged customer relationship are the key assets of Desmet Ballestra Oils & Fats, which is able to provide to the customers the best technologies through an international network of companies.

With its headquarters in Brussels, Desmet Ballestra Oils & Fats is present in all major oils and fats market areas of the world through its integrated business units located in Northern and Central America (USA, Mexico), South America (Argentina, Brazil, Colombia), Asia & Far East (PR China, Singapore, Malaysia), India and Europe (Belgium, Turkey, Russia, Spain).

Desmet Ballestra Oils & Fats is held in high repute all over the world, and its name stands for experience, innovation, first class project management, customer service and environmental protection policy.