Avocado Oil Authenticity & Quality Assurance Workshop

The cost of registration includes a light breakfast and lunch.

Avocado oil is one of the fastest-growing edible oils in the global market, yet questions surrounding its authenticity and quality remain widespread. This one-day, in-person workshop provides a science-based, practical foundation for evaluating and ensuring avocado oil quality and purity.

This workshop is ideal for buyers, retailers, food manufacturers, and anyone committed to maintaining the integrity of avocado oil in today's marketplace. It also provides an excellent networking opportunity for producers, professional buyers, and brokers.

What You Will Learn

Through a combination of lectures, guided tastings, and discussions, participants will:

Understand the current avocado oil market landscape, including production trends, supply chains, and distribution challenges
Learn how quality is defined and measured using key chemical parameters and relevant industry standards
Explore approaches to authenticity testing and identify common forms of adulteration
Develop practical skills in sensory evaluation, including recognizing positive attributes and defects
Examine the health benefits of avocado oil and the scientific evidence behind common claims
Identify potential contaminants and quality risks across the supply chain
Distinguish between facts and myths related to avocado oil and competing edible oils

Why Attend

As consumer demand for avocado oil continues to grow, ensuring product quality, authenticity, and transparency is critical. This workshop provides the tools and scientific framework needed to confidently evaluate avocado oil and make informed decisions across the supply chain.

Instructors

Professor of Cooperative Extension Selina Wang (University of California, Davis and UC Agriculture and Natural Resources), academic and industry experts

Discounts

Five discounted registration spots are available for UC Cooperative Extension Advisors and participants for whom the registration fee would present a financial hardship. To request a discounted registration code, please email sfromano@ucdavis.edu. Discounted registrations are available on a first-come, first-served basis and are limited to the first five eligible requests.