INFORM

INFORM magazine and INFORM SmartBrief contain articles on the latest scientific advancements, business developments, and critical issues affecting oils, fats, and related materials.

INFORM magazine

Published 10 times a year, INFORM magazine provides comprehensive reviews and original articles on such topics as:

  • new analytical methods and technologies
  • processing technologies that improve efficiency and sustainability
  • health and nutrition
  • formulation science
  • critical business issues
  • and many other topics

Each issue includes patent abstracts compiled by a registered US patent agent, journal references assembled by a team of experts in a variety of areas, and coverage of regulatory issues from around the globe.

Access to the full online version of INFORM magazine is only available to AOCS members. For a limited time, non-members can access a free digital version of the magazine here

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March 2024

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Finding purpose and profit from waste
Processing experts are rethinking their waste streams to identify where there might be treasure in what was deemed trash. Read about two companies that have found a way to valorize refuse—one from sewage treatment plant slug, the other from food processing wastewaterwhile also making a positive environmental impact.

The National Renewable Energy Lab and the pursuit of algae-based biofuels
Along with solar energy, one of the main objectives of the National Renewable Energy Lab is to streamline the process of producing biofuels from microalgae. Read about how the lab is evaluating each step in the process to make it more efficient and reach price parity with other biofuels. 

Using deep learning to revolutionize product design
A company in Brazil is teaching computers to think like food product developers. This article describes how Alianza Team trained the machines to select ingredients and predict the resulting properties for margarines and shortenings. 

INFORM Smartbrief

INFORM SmartBrief is a companion product, published weekly to keep you up to date on developing regulations, research, technology, and more. This e-newsletter is aggregated by an INFORM magazine staff writer, who sorts through the barrage of oils- and fats-related notifications to bring you only the most relevant news.

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