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Mission

The Edible Applications Technology (EAT) Division is the primary group for professionals in the processing and utilization of lipids with major focus in food applications. This Division is multidisciplinary with overlapping interests of individuals in other AOCS Divisions. The purpose of the EAT Division is to promote professional interest, communications, and competence of individuals interested in edible applications of lipids. The Division promotes and facilitates communication among government, industry, and academia. A major goal is to provide a forum for the advancement of allied technologies. The Division encompasses the technical area of product development, process technology, functional food lipids, utilizing the unique composition and physical properties of oils to perform specific functions in edible products, pharmaceutical manufacturing, synthetic and natural emulsifier production, and maximizing the nutritional aspects of fats and oils.

 

Newsletters
Members of the Edible Applications Technology Division receive 3 newsletters per year which contain information relevant to the Edible Applications Technology 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 2008    August 2008    February 2009    July 2009

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

Division Brochure (pdf)    Join the Division