Course Overview

This event is full and registration is closed. 

As a professional in the edible oil refining industry, we understand your everyday challenges, including:

  • Balancing production efficiency with cost controls
  • Minimizing downtime and equipment failure
  • Keeping up with technological advances in refining processes

Whether you’re a plant manager looking for practical training, a businessperson wanting to expand your technical knowledge, or a scientist looking to stay current on the latest technology, this course is for you.

We’ve recruited only the best industry experts to help you tackle your biggest challenges in this year’s short course.

This hands-on course breaks down the key processing steps—from raw oilseed to purified, high-quality oil—so you can make smarter decisions in plant operations. Learn how to eliminate contaminants, reduce waste, and improve output while keeping costs low.

With the rise in demand for naturally sourced products, we’ve added new modules on cold-pressed vegetable oils and pretreatments for biodiesel fuels to keep you ahead of the curve.

Logistical notes:  

  • All course materials will be provided digitally only. Please plan accordingly. 
  • Coffee breaks and lunch are included for attendees and instructors. 

Program description

New this year: Special modules on cold pressing and fuel production from vegetable oils.  

This course is designed to help attendees understand the informed decision-making manufacturers use in edible oil processing as they progress from an oilseed to a purified, palatable vegetable oil.  

This course provides the basics of the crushing process, but the primary focus is refining. 

Short course schedule

The short course takes place Saturday, April 26, 2025 from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm PDT (UTC -7) and Sunday, April 27, 2025 from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm PDT (UTC -7)

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Instructors

Thanks to our esteemed course instructors for generously sharing their industry expertise and experience. This year, Alan Paine will moderate the short course. The following instructors will teach course topics: Brent German, Randy Kruger, Joanna Wawrzynczyk, and Bryan Yeh.

Brent German

Technical Consultant
Blind Corner Solutions LLC

 

Randy Kruger

Director Engineering Support
Bunge North America

Alan Paine

Consultant
ARP Lipids Consulting, United Kingdom

Joanna Wawrzynczyk

Sr. Science Manager
Novonesis

Bryan Yeh

Vice President Engineering and Operations
Canary Renewables

Location & Pricing

This event is at capacity and registration is closed.

Non-Member: $1250
Member: $950
Student: $500

All standard short course registrations (excluding student rates) will receive a $200 discount for the 2025 AOCS Annual Meeting registration.