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July 6, 2026
11th Annual Extruded Pet Foods & Treats
A one-week Practical Short Course on Extruded Pet Foods and Treats will…
INFORM seminars
July 15, 2026
Phospholipids in Nutrition—From Delivery Vehicle to Active Ingredient
INFORM seminars offer AOCS members a deeper look beyond the printed page.…
Webinars
July 23, 2026
Analytical Tools for Identifying, Characterizing Structures and Quantifying Surfactants in Commercial Detergents plus the Evolution of the Surfactant System in Detergent Products from 2000 to 2022
9 – 10 a.m. CDT (Chicago, USA; UTC−05)
This webinar explores the analytical breakthroughs and historical market trends driving modern surfactant technology.
INFORM seminars, Webinars (On-Demand)
Phospholipids in Nutrition—From Delivery Vehicle to Active Ingredient
Jochen Ziegler, Head of BU Nutrition at Lipoid GmbH, explores how phospholipids support nutrient delivery through liposomes and emulsions, why phospholipid purity matters in formulation performance, and the emerging science surrounding phosphatidylcholine (PC) in human health.
AOCS & Foundation Annual Financial Report 2025
For the year ending December 31, 2025 Combined Statement of Financial…
INFORM seminars, Webinars (On-Demand)
Discovering New Lipid Sources with Potential Health Benefits from Dietary Foods
Siddabasave Gowda, associate professor at Hokkaido University Faculty of Health Sciences, explores how advanced lipidomics and liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry (LC–MS) are helping researchers identify novel lipid species in dietary foods.
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AOCS advances the science and technology of oils, fats, proteins, surfactants and related materials, enriching the lives of people everywhere.



