The Story of Rendering
By, Nara Original
February 19, 2025
Rendering Research
Driven by science, the rendering industry conducts extensive research on the use of animal by-products, biofuels, and the overall sustainability of the rendering process.
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How Rendering Works America
By, Nara Original
February 19, 2025
How Rendering Works Canada
By, Nara Original
February 19, 2025
Rendered Ingredientes Produced from Cattle
By, Nara Original
February 19, 2025
Rendering is Recycling
By, Nara original
February 19, 2025
Rendered Ingredients Produced from Poultry
By, Nara Original
February 19, 2025
What If There Was No Rendering?
By, Nara Original
February 20, 2025
Rendering: The Greenest Option
By, Nara Original
February 20, 2025
Rendering: The Facts
By, North American Renderers Association
February 18, 2025
Rendered Ingredients Produced from Pigs
By, North American Renderers Association
February 19, 2025
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Rendering Code of Practice
Developed by NARA in partnership with the rendering industry, the Rendering Code of Practice establishes standards for safe feed production, ensuring high-quality outputs and regulatory compliance.
Certification under this code reflects a commitment to rigorous safety and quality protocols, supporting improved animal nutrition and responsible rendering practices. By achieving certification, organizations can enhance cost-efficiency, consumer trust, and sustainability—while meeting essential food safety requirements.
Fats and Proteins Research Foundation (FPRF)
The Fats and Proteins Research Foundation (FPRF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to funding research that advances the utilization and development of rendered animal products. Since its founding in 1962, FPRF has supported more than 650 research projects aimed at improving the quality, safety, and sustainability of these products. The foundation operates independently of lobbying efforts, in compliance with 501(c) Illinois statutes.
In 2005, FPRF established the Animal Co-Products Research and Education Center (ACREC) at Clemson University in South Carolina. Its research spans a variety of sectors, including biofuels. Notably, studies on the combustion and emissions of animal fats have led to EPA approval for their use as fuel alternatives in steam production, highlighting the potential of rendered products in renewable energy solutions.
Rendering Guide Book
Learn anywhere with the new Rendering Guide Book!
Discover everything about the industrial rendering process — from its stages and chemical properties to key supplies and final products. This guide offers a comprehensive and accessible overview for industry professionals and newcomers alike.