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AOCS Hosts Webinar on Seed Oils
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As you know, our Rules Committee just completed a successful, comprehensive update of the NIOP Trade Rulebook, which was made publicly available this past April. This Rulebook supports fair, consistent, and informed trading practices by providing specifications, guidelines, and best practices for negotiating trade. The committee is now seeking new members to help ensure the Rulebook stays accurate, relevant, and aligned with today’s industry standards supporting fair and consistent trade for years to come.
If you’re interested in serving on this important committee, or simply want to learn more, please reach out to NIOP staff!
Onlyafewseatsremaining forOilsUniversity!
NIOP, in partnership with the Northern Crops Institute, carefully plans and executes Oils University to ensure the content is relevant, timely, and accurate for today’s industry professionals.
This year's content will feature a special focus on how the new federal administrationisimpactingboththe foodandfuelsectors along with the fundamentals, market insights, and expert-led discussions we provide every year.
BuildKnowledge – From the basics of oils and oilseed processing to advanced market dynamics.
StayCurrent – Understand how regulatory and policy shifts are influencing the industry today.
LearnfromExperts– Engage with top voices in fats and oils who bring real-world insights and decades of experience.
GrowYourNetwork – Make valuable industry connections in an interactive learning environment.
Dates:September 24 -25
Location: Hyatt Place DFW - Dallas, TX Click here to learn more & register!
Wednesday, September 24
ReviewofOilPropertiesand Chemistry
Dr. Neil Doty, Consultant, Doty Consulting
CommonUsesinFood Non-FoodUses
Dr. Neil Doty
Dr. Neil Doty
IntroductiontoBiofuels
Dr. David Ripplinger, Associate Professor, Applied Economics, NDSU
FutureDemandTrendsand Impact
Mark Jirik, Consultant, Valley Feed & Fiber
OpenQ&A,WrapUp
Casey Peterson, NCI GroupSupper
Thursday, September 25
TheOilMatrix-The ComplexityofSupply FarmtoPlateUnderstandingProduction Logistics,Transportation,& Storage
Mark Jirik
Mark Jirik and Dr. David Ripplinger
Jesus Uribes, BNSF Railway
IntroductiontoRisk Management TheFuture
Mark Jirik
Dr. Neil Doty, Mark Jirik, Dr. David Ripplinger, and NIOP Industry Experts
OpenQ&A,WrapUp
Casey Peterson, NCI Click here to register now!
Earlier this month, the American Oil Chemists’ Society (AOCS), in partnership with EOPA, hosted a virtual briefing designed to provide policymakers and congressional staff with evidence-based insights on seed oils and their role in human health. The session, held on August 14, 2025, featured leading academic researchers who shared the latest findings on the nutritional science surrounding seed oils.
The goal of the event was to highlight the strength of the scientific research community, ensuring that discussions around seed oils are grounded in academic expertise rather than misconceptions or industry skepticism.
The program, titled “Seed Oils: Understanding the Science,” included presentations from internationally recognized experts:
What Are Seed Oils?
Dr. Eric Decker, Professor, Department of Food Science, University of Massachusetts Amherst
Evidence That Polyunsaturated Fats from Seed Oils Reduce Risk of Cardiovascular Disease and Diabetes
Dr. Martha Belury, Department Chair and Professor, Department of Food Science and Technology, The Ohio State University
Lack of Evidence Linking Seed Oils to Inflammation in Human Clinical Trials
Professor Philip Calder, Professor of Nutritional Immunology, University of Southampton; Editor-in-Chief, Lipids
Ongoing Debate Around the Omega-6:Omega-3 Ratio
Dr. William Harris, Professor of Biomedical & Translational Sciences, University of South Dakota; President and Founder, Fatty Acid Research Institute (FARI)
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The session concluded with a live Q&A discussion, giving participants the opportunity to engage directly with the experts.
For those who missed the live event, the full recording is available online.
Click here to watch the recording.
You can also view and share the AOCS LinkedIn post about the event to help amplify the science and extend the reach of this important conversation:
AOCS LinkedIn Post with Webinar Recording
Click here for factual & science-based resources on seed oils on NIOP’s website
CASE Study Finds Flaws in MAHA Report on Seed Oils
The Consumer Action for a Strong Economy (CASE) has released an independent analysis of the White House’s Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) report — and the findings raise serious concerns about the report’s credibility.
Key conclusions from CASE’s analysis:
➡ The MAHA report relies heavily on biased narrative reviews, contains citation errors, and even includes phantom references.
➡ It fails to meet the gold standard for scientific analysis as required by Executive Order 14212.
➡ Experts stress that policy must be grounded in reproducible, evidence-based science, not selective or misleading claims.
The oilseed industry, along with other stakeholders, has been vocal in challenging the MAHA report’s accuracy. This new CASE study reinforces the importance of ensuring that facts and science are at the forefront of policy discussions.
Click here to read the full CASE report.
NIOP HAPPY HOUR
March 16-18, 2026
Westin Kierland Resort & Spa Scottsdale, Arizona
Join us for our 92nd year of bringing the industry together with timely educational sessions, memorable entertainment, and endless opportunities to connect and network with fellow members and industry leaders.
Registration will open in October!