Mission

The Lipid Oxidation and Quality (LOQ) Division is the primary group for professionals in lipid oxidation with a major focus in food applications. This Division is multidisciplinary with overlapping interests of individuals in other AOCS Divisions. The Lipid Oxidation and Quality Division members organize the annual meeting technical program in the areas of LOQ, organize international conferences, and contribute articles and books to AOCS publications. The Division encompasses the technical areas of flavor, instrumentation, chemical analyses, biological oxidation, antioxidants, nutraceuticals, processing, and mechanisms. The Division membership includes members from more than 40 countries with 40% from academic/research and 60% from industry.


Newsletters
Members of the Lipid Oxidation and Quality Division receive 3 newsletters per year which contain information relevant to the Lipid Oxidation and Quality audience. Contents include industry and member news, meeting and symposium profiles, upcoming events, awards, and new books. To view a past issue, click on any link below. To get the newsletters as they are released, join the division!

February 2007    March 2007    July 2007    December 2007    February 2008    August 2008     

Archived newsletters.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Help the Division achieve its mission.

A contribution to the Division provides assistance in technical program development, speaker support, and award administration.  Donations are greatly appreciated and recognized in the Division newsletter, website, and at the Annual Meeting. Sponsor an AOCS Annual Meeting event or session (email link)

Of Interest

This section provides links to items of interest to the Division membership. Visit the other AOCS program areas for books, meetings, and official methods related to fields this Division serves. 

Awards

• Edwin Frankel Award for Best Paper in Lipid Oxidation & Quality

Lipid Oxidation and Quality Division Brochure (pdf)