INFORM June 2026

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The AOCS 2026 Award Winners at the 2026 AOCS Annual Meeting & Expo

2026 AOCS AWARD WINNERS AOCS honors individuals and institutions who have taken research and technology to the next level, A.R. BALDWIN DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD DILIP K. NAKHASI

who have advanced the quality and depth of the profession, and who have leveraged their knowledge for the benefit of the Society. Their contributions are critical to AOCS and the advancement of the science and technology of oils, fats, proteins, surfactants, and related materials. We congratulate all the 2026 award recipients

and commercial challenges. He holds 10 US patents and has authored multiple peer reviewed publications and a book chapter. Nakhasi is a recipient of the Bunge Global Innovation Award, the AOCS Award of Merit, and IFT Innovation Award, and is a Fellow of the American Oil Chemists’ Society.

Dilip Nakhasi, MBA, FAOCS, is an accom plished food scientist, edible oil expert, and business development professional with more than 35 years of industry experience. His work spans innovation, product development, market analysis, and project management, with a strong focus on solving complex technical