Corn Refiners Association

Life Cycle Analysis Highlights Corn Refining Industry’s Environmental and Sustainability Goals

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Monday, July 17, 2023
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Today, the Corn Refiners Association (CRA) released its Life Cycle Analysis (LCA), providing a snapshot of the corn refining industry’s sustainability achievements and goals.

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  • Today, the Corn Refiners Association (CRA) released its Life Cycle Analysis (LCA), providing a snapshot of the corn refining industry’s sustainability achievements and goals.
  • Corn refiners are poised to significantly reduce their environmental impact over the next decade.
  • The Corn Refiners Association (CRA) is the national trade association representing the corn refining industry of the United States.
  • Corn refiners manufacture sweeteners, starch, advanced bioproducts, corn oil and feed products from corn components such as starch, oil, protein, and fiber.

Forty-Eight Food & AG Industry Members Urge Congress to Pass the UNITED Act as New Report Shows U.S. Trade Stalling

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023
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3653, the Undertaking Negotiations on Investment and Trade for Economic Dynamism (UNITED) Act, which would grant the President, in consultation with Congress, the power to seek a comprehensive trade agreement between the United States and the United Kingdom.

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  • 3653, the Undertaking Negotiations on Investment and Trade for Economic Dynamism (UNITED) Act, which would grant the President, in consultation with Congress, the power to seek a comprehensive trade agreement between the United States and the United Kingdom.
  • The report tracks trade agreements since 2010 and shows that China, Japan, the European Union, and Canada have all outpaced the U.S. in creation of new bilateral and multilateral trade arrangements.
  • “We celebrate the UNITED Act’s bipartisan support in both chambers of Congress to get back to work on building American economic growth through smart trade agreements.
  • The Corn Refiners Association (CRA) is the national trade association representing the corn refining industry of the United States.

County-Level Update of 2023 Feeding The Economy Report Provides Insight Into Local Influence of Food & Ag Sector in U.S. Economy

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023
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Providing data on jobs, wages, and economic output, this increased granularity offers more specific insights into the food and agriculture sector’s impact on local economic activity and output.

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  • Providing data on jobs, wages, and economic output, this increased granularity offers more specific insights into the food and agriculture sector’s impact on local economic activity and output.
  • This year’s report shows the U.S. food and agriculture sector directly supports nearly 23 million jobs, provides $927 billion in wages, and is particularly vital to rural communities across America.
  • Notably, the 2023 report reveals that the manufacturing of agricultural products accounts for nearly one-fifth of total manufacturing jobs in the U.S.
  • All 50 states displayed increased economic output in the 2023 report compared to the 2022 report, largely reflecting a rebound in national economic activity.

Ingredion Names Rob Ritchie Senior Vice President, Food and Industrial Ingredients, Americas

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023
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WESTCHESTER, Ill., May 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ingredion Incorporated (NYSE: INGR), a leading global provider of ingredient solutions to the food and beverage industry, today announced the promotion of Rob Ritchie to senior vice president, food and industrial ingredients, Americas, effective immediately.

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  • WESTCHESTER, Ill., May 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ingredion Incorporated (NYSE: INGR), a leading global provider of ingredient solutions to the food and beverage industry, today announced the promotion of Rob Ritchie to senior vice president, food and industrial ingredients, Americas, effective immediately.
  • In this role, Ritchie will lead the Company’s food and industrial ingredients businesses for North America and South America.
  • “With a proven track record for delivering results, Rob has been a tremendous business leader throughout his 26-year career at Ingredion,” said Zallie.
  • Ritchie also played a critical role in driving growth and profitability of the sweeteners and industrial ingredients businesses in the U.S. and Canada.

Corn Refiners Call for Swift Resolution to USMCA Technical Consultations With Mexico

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Monday, March 6, 2023
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Keeping the commitment to USMCA is the key to advancing science and risk-based policies that are essential to North America’s standing as the world’s leader in food security and sustainability.

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  • Keeping the commitment to USMCA is the key to advancing science and risk-based policies that are essential to North America’s standing as the world’s leader in food security and sustainability.
  • I hope for a swift resolution to the dispute.”
    The Corn Refiners Association (CRA) is the national trade association representing the corn refining industry of the United States.
  • CRA and its predecessors have served this important segment of American agribusiness since 1913.
  • Corn refiners manufacture sweeteners, starch, advanced bioproducts, corn oil, and feed products from corn components such as starch, oil, protein, and fiber.

New Study Reveals Powerful Economic Impact Of Corn Refining Industry

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Tuesday, February 16, 2021
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A new study reveals the immense economic impact of the corn refining industry, featuring a $47 billion economic output in 2020, working to strengthen rural America while producing a wide variety of value-added products and materials.

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A new study reveals the immense economic impact of the corn refining industry, featuring a $47 billion economic output in 2020, working to strengthen rural America while producing a wide variety of value-added products and materials.
  • The study calculates the direct impact of the corn refining industry on jobs, wages, economic output and taxes at the national level.
  • View the full report here: https://corn.org/economic-impact/
    The Corn Refiners Association (CRA) is the national trade association representing the corn refining industry of the United States.
  • Corn refiners manufacture sweeteners, starch, advanced bioproducts, corn oil and feed products from corn components such as starch, oil, protein and fiber.