Reports

Research and industry data.

Original research on oil management, cost economics, and frying science. Data that makes the case for managed oil.

Annual Report·May 2026·12 min

2026 State of the Fryer

Oil Management Practices in American Commercial Kitchens

The first industry-wide assessment of how American commercial kitchens manage their frying oil. 412 operators surveyed on testing, oil selection, filtration, and awareness of international standards. The findings are worse than expected.

Research·April 2026·10 min

Frying Oil Performance Rankings: 20 Oils Compared by Science

Fry Cycle, Fatty Acid, and Stability Data from Standardized Trials

Standardized frying trial data for 20 oils, ranked by fry cycles to 25% TPM. Combined with USDA fatty acid composition and published oxidative stability data to create the most comprehensive frying oil performance comparison available.