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.

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.

Dr. Charles Starkey, vice president of scientific and regulatory affairs at NARA, joins the GFLI Technical Management Committee.

Appointed representative is set navigate the policy and commercial landscape for renderers and allied industry in the region.

The event is sponsored by USPOULTRY, the American Feed Industry Association and the Meat Institute.

NARA continues to advocate for permanent, long-term investments to promote U.S. rendered products overseas.

NARA’s senior vice president of international programs and vice president of scientific and regulatory affairs are both appointed to Agricultural Technical Advisory Committee for Trade positions.

The measure aims to address the need for more truck drivers, parking for trucks, productivity, environmental proficiency, emergency planning and flexibility for haulers.

In this role, Dr. Charles Starkey will also be acting as director of research for the Fats and Proteins Research Foundation, the rendering industry’s research organization.