Process Of Preparing A Fat Composition - EP4167751

The patent EP4167751 was granted to Bunge Loders Croklaan on Oct 9, 2024. The application was originally filed on Jun 17, 2021 under application number EP21732911A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP4167751

BUNGE LODERS CROKLAAN
Application Number
EP21732911A
Filing Date
Jun 17, 2021
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Sep 6, 2024
Grant Date
Oct 9, 2024
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