Presentations were offered on an array of topics including leadership, wastewater treatment and attracting young talent to the rendering industry.

Rendering professionals learn about modernizing operations and improving efficiency.

NARA remains concerned that the final strategy fails to fully recognize the rendering industry's contributions to reducing food loss and waste by diverting 54 million pounds of raw material from landfills each year.

The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024 advances through the House Agriculture Committee.

NARA applauds USDA and Congress for investing in export market development.

Senators send a letter to EPA Administrator Michael Regan, USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack and FDA Commissioner Robert Califf, concerned that rendering was not included in the Draft National Strategy for Reducing Food Loss and Waste and Recycling Organics.

The date of National Rendering Day — the day before Earth Day — represents the sustainable nature of the rendering industry and its contributions to food waste and loss prevention, as well as environmental protection and sustainability.

The EPA’s proposed rule would revise the effluent limitations guidelines for wastewater discharged by meat and poultry processing and rendering facilities.

NARA’s Vice President of Scientific and Regulatory Affairs, Dr. Charles Starkey, leads a 3-hour session at Aquaculture America.

The North American Renderers Association submits comments to the EPA on the Draft National Strategy for Reducing Food Loss and Waste and Recycling Organics.