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Region: Americas

Sustainable Soy Foods Align With Consumer Values

Food constitutes a significant part of sustainability concerns. With the  U.S. Soy Sustainability Assurance Protocol (SSAP) and the commitment of U.S. soybean growers, soy foods are likely to stay ahead…

Soy Foods in the Sweet Spot

Current consumer attitudes about healthful eating have the potential to transform bakeries, confections, sweet snacks, and new beverage product categories. A shift away from sugary foods, coupled with the quest…

Farmers Rebuild Global Soy Supplies, Record Production Forecast

Researchers at the U.S. Department of Agriculture project global oilseed production to grow almost 7% in 2023/24, according to its just released WASDE report. USSEC’s Jim Sutter and Virginia Tech’s…

Sustainability and Animal Nutrition Go Hand-in-Hand

At their core, farmers are stewards of our land – truly, the original conservationists. Feeding, fueling, and clothing the world, however, poses an ever-evolving challenge. In many instances, the challenge…

2022 Americas CrushCon

Customers of U.S. Soy for Human Consumption Across the Region Wrap Up the Year on a High Note By Moises Huerta, Communications, Marketing and Soy Excellence Center Lead – Americas…

Global Breakfast Trends Offer Opportunities for Soy Foods to Rise and Shine

By Linda Funk, Executive Director, The Soyfoods Council Emerging retail trends, changing restaurant menus and new product categories indicate that consumers are rethinking breakfast. The breakfast evolution may benefit the…

U.S. Soy, USA Rice, U.S. Grains, and U.S. Wheat to Collaborate on Promoting U.S. Food and Agricultural Exports to the Americas Region

Latin America is facing great challenges, with extreme poverty and hunger being some of the most alarming. According to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), nearly 60 million…

U.S. Soy in the Americas

Partners Across the Region Join to Celebrate Growing Trade and Shared Values By Moises Huerta, Communications, Marketing and SEC Lead - Americas, USSEC The 2022 Americas U.S. Agricultural Cooperators Conference…

SEC Americas - Equipping Poultry, Feed Industries for Rapid Modernization in Latin America

Chicken is an essential part of a typical Latin American diet. This popular protein accounts for an astounding 50% of the per capita meat consumption in Latin America. With that…

Growing Together: U.S. Soy's Relations with Latin America Extend Beyond Trade

By Moises Huerta, Communications, Marketing and SEC Lead - Americas, USSEC The USSEC Americas team hosted the “Full-Fat Soybean Meal Academy” in early June in Iowa. Nearly 30 poultry and…