Pennsylvania producers explore hickory oil as domestic cooking oil alternative

A growing network of sustainability advocates in Pennsylvania is developing cooking oil from native bitternut hickory trees as a homegrown replacement for imported oils, positioning the state as an emerging production hub.

First covered Nov 5, 2026 · 2:00 AM PT · 1 article

Pennsylvania producers explore hickory oil as domestic cooking oil alternative — Image via insideclimatenews.org

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6d Inside Climate News Hunting for a Cooking Oil Replacement in Pennsylvania’s Forests — If you’ve ever looked for a homegrown replacement for the imported olive, canola and palm oils that typically fill grocery store aisles and home kitchens,…

Primary sources

epa.gov Herbicides | US EPA

ers.usda.gov U.S. vegetable oil imports surged to $10.9 billion in fiscal year 2022 | Economic Research Service

More coverage from around the web

spotlightpa.org Could PA-made hickory nut oil replace imported oils? • Spotlight PA

vnews.com Hickory nuts show promise as food for the future - Valley News

ktcc.coop Hickory Oil: Pennsylvania's Native Olive Oil

bostonglobe.com Experts believe local hickory trees contain valuable culinary oil

paeats.org The Keystone Tree Crops Cooperative Strengthens PA's Tree Nut Supply Chain — PA Eats

Appeared in: 2026-11-05 (#15) · 2026-11-06 (#18)

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