ATLANTA, GEORGIA, US — The impact of rendered products on global biofuels, food and animal food production will be discussed during the International Rendering Symposium, held in conjunction with the 2024 International Production & Processing Expo.

The event, which is Feb. 1-2, will discuss renderings contributions, impact and the future of the industry. It is hosted by the North American Renderers Association (NARA) and US Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY). The cost of registration is $250.

Topics to be covered in the “Poultry and Pet Food Section” include Lifecycle Data on the Sustainability of Rendered Products for Pet Food; The Pet Food Market in Latin America; and The Use of Animal Proteins in Chicken and Egg Production. This will be followed by the “Low Carbon Intense (CI) Ingredients Session.” Sessions will include discussions on Impacts of CI Scoring on the Food, Feed and Fuel; The Truth About Food vs. Fuel — What the Historical Data Shows; and a Market Outlook.

Day two kicks off with the “Aquaculture Section,” which will cover Lifecycle Data on the Sustainability of Rendered Products for Aquaculture; The Use of Rendered Proteins and Fats in Aquaculture; and a Latin America Aquaculture Market Review. The final “International Section” will feature the topics Global Anti-Oxidant Supply; China: Making Moves to Reduce Food Loss & Waste; and International Market Intelligence. Each section will be followed by a panel discussion.