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We Interviewed Dr. Kevin Finneran on his ACREC Funded Work

Posted on June 30, 2021 (April 15, 2022) by Anna

Director of Communications for NARA and FPRF (the Fats and Proteins Research Foundation), Anna Wilkinson, recently had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Kevin Finneran, a recipient of one of 6 projects selected for this year’s funding at the Animal Co-Products Research & Education Center (ACREC). ACREC is a joint project with Clemson University and FPRF with the mission to: Ensure microbial safety of rendered products for animal feeds and consumer protection Promote environmentally

Newly Published Peer Reviewed Article Spotlights Rendering’s Sustainability

Posted on May 31, 2021 (April 15, 2022) by Anna

a book that is laying flipped open to a page

We are excited to announce a newly published peer reviewed article, How Agricultural Rendering Supports Sustainability and Assists Livestock’s Ability to Contribute More Than Just Food, in the animal science journal, Animal Frontiers; Volume 11, issue 2. The journal article covers the sustainability of agricultural rendering by outlining its benefits for each of the three pillars of sustainability (Environmental, Social and Economic). Additionally, the article discusses the many ways that rendered products surround us every

Rendering (really) is Recycling

Posted on April 30, 2021 (November 19, 2021) by Anna

a person's finger is pointing at a recycling symbol

If you follow NARA on social media (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn) or have visited our website before, you may recognize the phrase “Rendering is Recycling”. In honor of Earth Month, we’re exploring what that means, and why spreading the word on the sustainability benefits of rendering is paving the way to a ‘greener’ future. Rendering probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind when you think of recycling (or even sustainability for that matter) because

National Puppy Day & NARA II Update

Posted on March 31, 2021 (August 13, 2021) by Anna

a dog laying on a deck next to a pile of treats that spells out "nara"

March 23rd was National Puppy Day, so we thought there was no better topic for our March blog than to update everyone on our CCI puppy, Nara II, and showcase the amazing work that NARA’s partner, Canine Companions for Independence (CCI), is doing. Canine Companions for Independence is a non-profit organization that pairs canine assistance animals with children, adults, and veterans in need. Learn more about the important work CCI is doing by providing service

NARA.org Website Tour

Posted on February 26, 2021 (October 25, 2021) by Anna

Are you interested in learning more about rendering and how it’s connected to sustainability, reduced food waste and biofuels? Are you in the rendering industry and looking for news and information about the industry, or want to learn more about the North American Renderers Association? Recently our website got a big makeover, and in today’s blog we want to give you a tour of NARA.org and go over some pages you may find

Looking Ahead

Posted on January 30, 2021 (October 25, 2021) by Anna

2020 is finally in the books and we at NARA are looking forward to many exciting new developments and projects to serve our members, spread the word on rendering’s sustainability, and continue representing rendering in global markets. NARA’s staff is made up of 6 individuals and several consultants who support our seven programs: scientific services, the APPI program, international market development, legislative advocacy, communications, membership, and meetings. Below is a snapshot of what’s

2020: Looking Back on the Positives

Posted on December 30, 2020 (October 25, 2021) by Anna

Despite the devastating and challenging COVD-19 events of 2020, we are looking ahead to a bright New Year. However, in 2020 some unexpected positives shone through in the rendering industry. NARA recognizes and celebrates the helpful, talented, and flexible creativity that helped achieve them. In spring 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic reached its first peak and the U.S. began shutting down, the rendering industry joined forces with other national agricultural organizations to advocate that rendering

Thankful for Rendering’s Sustainable Contributions (All Around Us)

Posted on November 22, 2020 (October 25, 2021) by Anna

For those who celebrate the holiday season this year, it’s bound to be different. Whether you enjoy Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Christmas, and even the Winter Solstice, it’s traditionally a time to gather with family and friends. COVID-19 has transformed celebrations for many of us by affecting who we spend time with and what we can do. This year has been challenging for all of us in some way or another, to be sure. Perhaps you

Keeping Spooky Black Cats (and ALL cats) Healthy with Sustainable, Rendered Products

Posted on October 29, 2020 (October 25, 2021) by Anna

a scoop of dog food is poured into a pile of dog food

Renderers, and those who support the rendering industry are always thinking about how to be more sustainable and keep our pet’s diets nutritious. Since October is the season for spooky black cats, and also the month of National Cat Day, we thought it was a great time to talk about our feline friends and how rendering helps to keep their food sustainability and healthy! National Cat Day National Cat Day is observed every October 29th

The Importance of Rendering Education

Posted on September 29, 2020 (November 19, 2021) by Anna

an Infographic that says "rendering the facts" on it

From the perspective of NARA’s newest staff member, Communications Director Anna Wilkinson When I started work at NARA nearly two years ago, I was struck by the scant amount of information publicly available about rendering when I searched for it. Yes, our association had an informative website with educational resourcces on rendering specifically, but a general, online search of “rendering” yielded every definition except the one that explains what we do. Top results were

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