North American Renderers Association

02/06/2025

BLOG ALERT: It's International Networking Week! A time to exchange ideas, build connections, and grow professionally. At NARA, networking is key to our mission—bringing together industry leaders to advance rendering. Last week’s International Rendering Symposium at IPPE was a perfect example, uniting experts to discuss the future of rendering. Read our latest blog to see how NARA fosters meaningful connections year-round! https://nara.org/2025/02/05/international-networking-week/

It’s International Networking Week! Celebrated each year during the first week of February, this international event was created to encourage the exchange of ideas, technology, and experience among professionals around the globe. At NARA, networking is at the forefront of our mission.

02/06/2025

At NARA, we’re constantly working toward promoting our members’ best interests. Taking leadership in the advocacy for biosecurity, trade policy, renderer-community relations, and much more, we always speak with a collective voice for the North American rendering industry. ​

Visit our website to learn more about what it means to become a member. ​

02/05/2025

and International Rendering Symposium Highlights: Dr. Guoyao Wu, renowned aquaculture expert from Texas A&M University, presents his book Amino Acids to NARA President Kent Swisher in recognition of years of collaboration. Dr. Wu has been a valued partner, traveling and consulting for NARA on aquaculture research and the promotion of rendered products, and also spoke at the International Rendering Symposium. to Dr. Wu for his longtime partnership with NARA.

02/03/2025

With the help of our sister organization, the Fats and Proteins Research Foundation (FPRF), more than 650 rendering research projects have been completed. Exploring the continued improvement of quality, safety, and sustainability of rendered products, the FPRF has committed to providing funding for the research and development of new applications for animal by-products in the rendering industry since 1962. ​

Visit the link below to learn more. ​

https://fprf.org/ ​

01/29/2025

2025 International Rendering Symposium Speaker Spotlight: Alejandro Toledo, Managing Director, Terramar. Don’t miss Alejandro's presentation: Sustainable Solutions the Technical Edge of a State of the Arts Blending Facility. Register now to attend virtually or in person http://renderingsymposium.com

01/29/2025

2025 International Rendering Symposium Speaker Spotlight: Scott Murray, Account Manager, Sanimax. Don’t miss Scott's presentation: Journey Towards Sustainability. Register now to attend virtually or in person http://renderingsymposium.com

01/29/2025

2025 International Rendering Symposium Speaker Spotlight: Lucas Cypriano, Technical Director, WRO. Don’t miss Lucas' presentation: The Circular Bioeconomy & Its Effects on Carbon Allocation in Feed Ingredients . Register now to attend http://renderingsymposium.com

01/29/2025

See you tomorrow at the International Rendering Symposium! http://renderingsymposium.com

01/29/2025

2025 International Rendering Symposium Speaker Spotlight: Pedro Urriola, Assistant Professor, University of Minnesota. Don’t miss Pedro's presentation: Utilization of Food Waste Ingredients for Feed. Register now to attend virtually or in person http://renderingsymposium.com

01/28/2025

Headed to the International Rendering Symposium on the 30th? Don't forget to bring your smartphone and headphones or ear buds to take advantage of the live translation!

01/28/2025

Today is International Reducing CO2 Emissions Day! Did you know that the rendering process eliminates at least five times as many greenhouse gas emissions as it emits?​

Compared to alternative waste disposal methods, rendering offers a cleaner and more environmentally-friendly solution.​

Learn more about the many environmental benefits of rendering at the link below!​
https://nara.org/sustainability/environmental-sustainability/

01/27/2025

2025 International Rendering Symposium Speaker Spotlight: Roberto Betancourt, Presidente, FeedLatina. Don’t miss Roberto's presentation titled Approaching a Bio-Circular Economy. Register now to attend virtually or in person http://renderingsymposium.com

01/24/2025

2025 International Rendering Symposium Speaker Spotlight: Ryan Standard, Managing Editor, Fastmarkets. Don’t miss Ryan's presentation titled International Animal Protein Fat Trade. Register now to attend virtually or in person http://renderingsymposium.com

01/24/2025

2025 International Rendering Symposium Speaker Spotlight: David Dirks, Chief Operating Officer, APC. Don’t miss David's presentation titled A Journey Towards Sustainable Agriculture Practices. Register now to attend virtually or in person http://renderingsymposium.com

01/23/2025

2025 International Rendering Symposium Speaker Spotlight: Felipe Hurtado, CEO and Founder, AgriGlobal Market. Don’t miss Felipe's presentation; International Markets for Animal Fats. Register now to attend virtually or in person http://renderingsymposium.com

01/23/2025

What is biosecurity?​

Biosecurity aims to protect the health and safety of humans and animals in regard to our food supply. ​

Within the rendering industry, biosecurity is of utmost importance to protect farm and livestock animals from harmful pathogens. ​

At NARA, ensuring biosecurity throughout the industry is at the top of our list. With the help of our sister program, The Animal Protein Producers Industry (APPI), we know that rendered animal food is always clean, safe, and sustainable. ​

01/22/2025

2025 International Rendering Symposium Speaker Spotlight: Matthew Meredith, Managing Principal, Lixcap. Don’t miss Matthew's presentation; African Market Opportunities Overview. Register now to attend virtually or in person http://renderingsymposium.com

01/22/2025

2025 International Rendering Symposium Speaker Spotlight: Dr. Liz Koustos, President, EnviroFlight, LLC. Don’t miss Dr. Koustos's presentation titled A Journey Towards Sustainable Agriculture Practices. Register now to attend virtually or in person http://renderingsymposium.com