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AOCS Releases Fact Sheet on Seed Oils: Understanding the Science    

The new resource provides a science-based overview of the role seed oils play in a safe, healthy diet.

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July 14, 2025

Policy Headwinds and Opportunities for the Oilseed Sector

This session will explore key developments in biofuels policy, including updates on…

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July 22, 2025

Comprehensive Untargeted Lipidomics with Lipostar 2 – From Data to Insight

This content is an exclusive benefit for Society members. If you’re a…

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July 22, 2025

Career Choices between Industry and Academia

Webinar Description: Shared Beginnings, Different Journeys: Career Choices between Industry and Academia …

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Official Methods and Recommended Practices

Official Methods and Recommended Practices

Achieve accurate results with more than 400 expert-validated methods.

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Laboratory Proficiency Program (LPP)

Laboratory Proficiency Program (LPP)

Demonstrate your lab’s quality and meet ISO 17025 standards.

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Certified Reference Materials (CRMs)

Certified Reference Materials (CRMs)

Verify the presence of genetically modified traits in commercially available crops.

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Quality Reference Material (QRMs)

Quality Reference Material (QRMs)

Use known samples to ensure quality throughout your lab.

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Webinars (On-Demand)

New AOCS Protein Digestibility Methods for Product Development Decisions

Food ingredient and product developers will learn about new in vitro protein digestibility methods that, when combined with amino acid composition, allow them to calculate the quality of protein in the final product or to screen ingredients in order to make decisions at the formulation stage.

INFORM seminars

Bringing antioxidants back to life to extend the shelf-life of lipid containing food products

This course is for students, academics, and industry professionals interested in lipid oxidation and antioxidant chemistry. It is aimed at those involved in producing antioxidant ingredients, investing in antioxidants, and developing stable food products.

Industry Trends, Webinars (On-Demand)

Biomedical and Food Applications of Essential Oils: drug delivery and antimicrobial food packaging

Learn how essential oils are transforming biomedical treatments and enhancing food safety—from innovative drug delivery systems for ear diseases to antimicrobial packaging solutions. Join our experts for an inside look at these cutting-edge, plant-based applications.

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