For Immediate Release
International Production & Processing Expo
Tucker, Ga. - December 4, 2024

Rendering Industry’s Key Roles in Animal Agriculture Sustainability to be Highlighted at 2025 International Rendering Symposium

The rendering industry’s contributions to animal agriculture’s economic and environmental sustainability is vital, yet often overlooked when food and animal food production is discussed. The International Rendering Symposium, held in conjunction with the 2025 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) in Atlanta, will discuss the use of rendered products in aquaculture and global trade flows and initiatives of the circular bioeconomy. Hosted by the North American Renderers Association (NARA) and U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY), the symposium will take place from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 30, with a reception to follow in room B-312 / B-313a. The cost of registration is $250.

The symposium is organized by focus area into three sections. Topics covered in the first section, "Use of Rendered Products in Aquaculture," include amino acids from rendered products for aquaculture, rendered animal products for aquaculture and a journey toward sustainable agricultural practices with insects. This will be followed by the second section, "Global Trade Flows of the Circular Bioeconomy," which includes an overview of African market opportunities, international animal fats markets, international animal protein markets, and a journey toward sustainable agricultural practices. The symposium will end with the third section, "Global Initiatives for a Circular Bioeconomy," with sessions such as approaching a circular bioeconomy, feed ingredients application in a circular bioeconomy, and utilization of food waste ingredients for feed.

The 2025 IPPE will be held Jan. 28 – 30 and is a collaboration of three trade shows – the International Feed Expo, International Poultry Expo and International Meat Expo – representing the entire chain of protein production and processing. The event is sponsored by USPOULTRY, the American Feed Industry Association and the Meat Institute.

For more information about IPPE, including registration details, lodging and other education offerings, visit ippexpo.org.

ABOUT IPPE
The International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) is a collaboration of three shows - International Feed Expo, International Meat Expo and the International Poultry Expo - representing the entire chain of protein production and processing. The event is sponsored by the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA), the Meat Institute and U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY).  

ABOUT AFIA 
Founded in 1909, the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA), based in Arlington, Va., is the world’s largest organization devoted exclusively to representing the business, legislative and regulatory interests of the U.S. animal food industry and its suppliers. The organization’s membership is comprised of more than 650 domestic and international companies that represent the total feed industry—manufacturers of commercial and integrated feed and pet food, ingredient suppliers, pharmaceutical companies, industry support and equipment manufacturers. AFIA members manufacture more than 75% of the feed and 70% of the non-whole grain ingredients used in the country. AFIA is also recognized as the leader on international industry developments and holds membership in the International Feed Industry Federation (IFIF).

ABOUT MEAT INSTITUTE 
The Meat Institute is the nation’s oldest and largest trade association representing packers and processors of beef, pork, lamb, veal, turkey, and processed meat and poultry products and their suppliers. Meat Institute member companies include more than 350 meat packing and processing companies, large and small, and account for more than 95 percent of the United States’ output of these products. The Meat Institute provides essential member services including regulatory, scientific, legislative, public relations and educational programming.

ABOUT USPOULTRY
U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY) is the all-feather organization representing the complete spectrum of today’s poultry industry, whose mission is to progressively serve member companies through research, education, communication and technical assistance. Founded in 1947, USPOULTRY is based in Tucker, Ga.

ABOUT NARA
The North American Renderers Association (NARA) represents the interests of the North American rendering industry to regulatory and other governmental agencies, promotes the greater use of animal byproducts, and fosters the opening and expansion of trade between foreign buyers and North American exporters. In addition to its U.S.-based headquarters, the association maintains offices and has market consultants in strategic locations around the world. NARA publishes a bi-monthly trade magazine, Render. For more information, visit nara.org.

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