The North American Renderers Association (NARA), the trade association representing the U.S. and Canadian rendering industry, welcomes you to join your colleagues in the rendering industry.
Who Joins NARA?
NARA members are independent renderers and integrated packer/renderers who process their own animal by-products. Other members provide equipment and services to our rendering members, and broker or buy processed rendered products. International members are also welcome.
Why Join NARA?
NARA actively addresses the needs of our members by promoting and defending the best interests of the rendering industry. NARA takes a leadership role in key areas such as biosecurity and food safety, trade policy, international market development, sustainhttps://nara.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/farm.pngability, and community relations.
Who Does NARA Work With?
NARA members, staff, and government affairs committee members meet regularly with key government officials and members of Congress and their staff to advocate for rendering industry positions and policies. We work with the Food and Drug Administration, American Association of Feed Control Officials, World Organization for Animal Health (OIE), and other official bodies to accurately represent rendering and rendered products in regulatory and legislative matters.
How Does NARA Make an Impact?
NARA members have the opportunity to attend national and regional association meetings, stay on top of changing industry technology and trends, and network with other renderers, and rendering related businesses. Members also make decisions that guide the future of rendering.
What’s Next?
- Click to hear directly from NARA members on the impact of our industry.
- Choose which type of membership is right for you.
- Fill out this form, email Amy Moulden at amoulden@nara.org, to learn more or receive a membership application.
