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Jan 28, 2025 - Jan 28, 2025

International Rendering Symposium 2025

at Atlanta, GA

On behalf of the North American Renderers Association, it is an honor to bring together professionals, innovators, and leaders from across the rendering and agri-food industries for this extraordinary event. The Rendering industry plays a vital role in sustainability, transforming byproducts into valuable resources that drive global innovation, efficiency, and environmental stewardship. This symposium offers an unparalleled opportunity to share insights, explore cutting-edge developments, and foster collaboration among industry stakeholders. Together, we are shaping the future of a more sustainable and resource-efficient world. Thank you for joining us, and I look forward to the engaging discussions and partnerships that will emerge from this event.

Educational Content

Sustainable Solutions: The Technical Edge of a State-of-the-Art Blending Facility

Alejandro Toledo, Terramar

By, Rendering Symposium

This presentation showcases how a modern blending facility provides a technical edge in delivering sustainable solutions for the rendering and agri-food industries. It highlights advanced technologies that optimize formulation, improve quality consistency, and maximize resource efficiency. The session also explores how blending innovations contribute to reducing environmental impact, meeting regulatory standards, and enhancing the competitiveness of feed, pet food, and fertilizer markets.

Rendered animal products for aquaculture

Dr. Tere Viana, Professor, Autonomous University of Baja California

By, Rendering Symposium

This presentation examines the use of rendered animal products in aquaculture, showcasing their value as sustainable, nutrient-rich ingredients that enhance feed efficiency, promote growth, and support the long-term viability of fish and shrimp farming.

Amino acids from rendered products for aquaculture

Dr. Wu, Texas A&M University

By, Rendering Symposium

This presentation explores the nutritional and functional role of amino acids derived from rendered products in aquaculture. It highlights how animal by-products can provide a sustainable, cost-effective, and high-quality protein source to support fish and shrimp growth, improve feed efficiency, and enhance overall performance in aquaculture systems.

International Animal Protein and Fat Trade

Ryan Standard, Fastmarkets

By, Rendering Symposium

This presentation explores the international trade of animal proteins and fats within the rendering industry. It reviews supply and demand dynamics, leading exporting and importing countries, key trade flows, and price trends. The session also highlights applications in animal feed, pet food, biofuels, oleochemicals, and fertilizers, as well as the regulatory and sustainability challenges shaping global market access.

African market opportnities overview

Matthew Meredith, Lixcap

By, Rendering Symposium

This presentation provides an overview of emerging opportunities in African markets, with a focus on the rendering and agri-food industries. It explores trends in demand for animal proteins, fats, and by-products, as well as the growth of key sectors such as aquaculture, livestock production, biofuels, and fertilizers. The session highlights trade flows, investment prospects, and the regulatory and sustainability factors shaping business opportunities across the continent.

A Journey towards sustainable agriculture practices

David Dirks, APC

By, Rendering Symposium

This presentation explores the transition towards sustainable agricultural practices and the role of the rendering and agri-food industries in this journey. It examines innovative approaches that reduce environmental impact, improve resource efficiency, and support circular economy models. Key topics include soil health, regenerative fertilizers, renewable energy, and the valorization of animal by-products. The session highlights how collaboration across the value chain can foster resilience and long-term sustainability in global food production.

Rendered animal products for fertilizers

Ethan Carter, Darling Ingredients

By, Rendering Symposium

This presentation examines the use of rendered animal products as key inputs for fertilizer production. It highlights the nutritional value of proteins, minerals, and fats derived from rendering, and their role in improving soil health, enhancing nutrient availability, and supporting regenerative agriculture. The session explores market opportunities, regulatory frameworks, and sustainability benefits that position rendered co-products as vital components of the bio-circular economy in crop production

A Journey towards sustainable agriculture practices with insect

Dr. Liz Koustos, Enviroflight

By, Rendering Symposium

This presentation explores the integration of insect-based solutions into sustainable agriculture practices. It highlights how insect proteins, oils, and by-products complement rendered animal products in supporting soil health, enhancing nutrient recycling, and reducing environmental impact. The session also addresses innovations in insect farming, regulatory frameworks, and market opportunities that position insects as a vital component of regenerative and circular agriculture systems.

Journey towards sustainability

Scott Murray, Sanimax

By, Rendering Symposium

This presentation highlights the path towards sustainability in the rendering and agri-food industries. It explores strategies that transform by-products into valuable resources, reduce environmental impact, and promote circular economy models. The session emphasizes innovation, collaboration, and global responsibility as key drivers shaping a more resilient and resource-efficient future.

International animal fats markets

Felipe Hurtado, AgriGlobal Market

By, Rendering Symposium

This presentation examines international animal fats markets from the perspective of the rendering industry. It explores supply and demand trends, key trade flows, price developments, and value-added opportunities in sectors such as animal feed, biofuels, oleochemicals, and fertilizers. Regulatory challenges and sustainability drivers shaping global competitiveness are also highlighted.

The Circular bioeconomy and Its Effects on Carbon Allocation in Feed Ingredients

Lucas Cypriano, WRO

By, Rendering Symposium

This presentation explores the role of the circular bioeconomy in reshaping carbon allocation across feed ingredients, with a focus on rendered products and other co-products of the agri-food chain. It examines how sustainable practices, life-cycle assessments, and carbon accounting frameworks influence the environmental footprint of proteins, fats, and alternative ingredients. The session highlights opportunities for the rendering industry to contribute to climate goals while enhancing efficiency, transparency, and market competitiveness.

Utilization of food waste ingredients for feed

Pedro Urriola, University of Minnesota

By, Rendering Symposium

This presentation explores the potential of food waste ingredients as sustainable raw materials for animal feed. It examines strategies to recover nutrients, reduce landfill disposal, and integrate food waste streams into circular economy models. The session highlights safety, regulatory, and nutritional considerations, as well as the complementary role of rendering and other recycling processes in building resilient and resource-efficient feed systems.

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