NARA Press Releases
World Bank Group Report Recommends Approving Use of Rendered Animal Proteins in Moroccan Aquaculture Feed
Alexandria, Virginia, May 22, 2026 – The North American Renderers Association (NARA) today welcomed the publication of a new World Bank Group (WBG) report recommending that Morocco move forward with implementation of regulations authorizing the controlled use of rendered animal proteins (RAPs) in aquaculture feed formulations. The recommendation appears in the World Bank Group’s recently released Morocco: Country Private Sector Diagnostic, which identifies the authorization of RAPs in aquafeeds as one of the targeted reforms
North American Renderers Association Launches Owen Vickers Memorial Scholarship
Alexandria, Virginia, May 8, 2026 – The North American Renderers Association (NARA) is proud to announce the launch of the Owen Vickers Memorial Scholarship, established in honor of T. Owen Vickers, Sr., a longtime industry leader and dedicated advocate for sustainability in rendering. The scholarship will be awarded annually to one student, providing $2,500 per year for two years, for a total award of $5,000. It is designed to recognize and support students with an
NARA Applauds U.S. House Passage of Farm Bill, Marking First-Ever Inclusion of Rendering Industry
Alexandria, VA, May 4, 2026 – The North American Renderers Association (NARA) applauds the U.S. House of Representatives for passing the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, a comprehensive piece of legislation that strengthens U.S. agriculture and expands global market opportunities. NARA also commends Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson and the House Agriculture Committee for their leadership in advancing this important legislation. Notably, the House-passed bill marks the first time the rendering industry has
NARA Pens Partner Agreement with the Fish Farm Owners’ Association of Bangladesh
Dhaka, Bangladesh, April 29, 2026 – The North American Renderers Association (NARA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Fish Farm Owners’ Association of Bangladesh (FOAB), marking a significant milestone in NARA’s ongoing efforts to expand market access for U.S. rendered products in high-growth aquaculture markets. This agreement, signed on April 15, reflects NARA’s sustained, multi-year engagement to unlock new opportunities for rendered animal proteins by working closely with international partners, regulators, and
NARA Launches 2nd Annual Rendering Scholarship Program
Alexandria, VA, April 28, 2026 – The North American Renderers Association (NARA) is proud to announce the launch of its 2nd Annual Rendering Scholarship Program, continuing its commitment to supporting and developing the next generation of leaders in the rendering industry. Building on the success of the inaugural program, which awarded a single scholarship, NARA is expanding the initiative in 2026 to recognize up to three outstanding students pursuing careers connected to sustainability, agriculture, and
NARA Celebrates National Rendering Day with Event at Birmingham Barons Game
Birmingham, AL, April 23, 2026 – The North American Renderers Association (NARA) celebrated National Rendering Day on April 21 with a community-focused event at the Birmingham Barons baseball game at Regions Field, highlighting the rendering industry’s commitment to sustainability and community engagement. Held just ahead of Earth Day, National Rendering Day recognizes the essential role rendering plays in reducing food waste and supporting a circular economy. Rendering is a safe, essential recycling process that transforms
NARA Praises USDA for Investing in Market Expansion Through MAP and FMD Funding
Alexandria, VA, February 11, 2026 – The North American Renderers Association (NARA) today welcomed the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s announcement of 2026 export market development program allocations, with NARA designated to receive nearly $1.8 million through the Market Access Program (MAP) and Foreign Market Development (FMD) program to support U.S. rendered product exports abroad. The MAP and FMD allocations reflect the Administration’s ongoing commitment to strengthening U.S. agricultural exports and ensuring American producers remain competitive
NARA Applauds EPA for Restoring Rendering to the Wasted Food Scale Thanks Bipartisan Congressional Leaders & Industry Partners for Continued Advocacy
Alexandria, VA, December 18, 2025 – NARA applauds the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for restoring rendering to the agency’s Wasted Food Scale, marking a major milestone for the rendering industry and national food waste reduction efforts. Rendering is the original form of recycling and, by definition, reduces or eliminates food waste by safely and sustainably upcycling all parts of a meat animal that would otherwise go unused. Through rendering, these materials are transformed into
NARA Statement On Federal Indictments In Multi-State Used Cooking Oil Theft Case; A Call For Enhanced Industry Security Measures
Alexandria, VA, December 15, 2025 – The North American Renderers Association (NARA) today acknowledged federal law enforcement actions announced December 11, 2025, involving a multi-state indictment returned by a federal grand jury in the Southern District of Iowa charging multiple individuals with theft and re-sale of restaurant used cooking oil (UCO). The alleged thefts, which spanned numerous states and involved transportation of stolen UCO to warehouses for resale, underscore the growing problem of organized theft
2025 Dr. Fred D. Bisplinghoff Research Innovation Award Presented to Dominique P. Bureau, Ph.D.
Alexandria, VA, November 11, 2025 – The North American Renderers Association (NARA) is pleased to announce, on behalf of the association’s sister research foundation, the Fats and Proteins Research Foundation (FPRF), that the 2025 Dr. Fred D. Bisplinghoff Research Innovation Award has been presented to Dominique P. Bureau, Ph.D., for his continued support of FPRF and the foundation’s programs. Dr. Bureau is a Professor in the Department of Animal Bioscience at the University of Guelph
