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Region: Northeast Asia

USSEC Connects Food Companies Face-to-Face with Soy Food Supply Chain

Where does this food come from? Key soy food manufacturers from India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam can now confidently answer that question. During…

Lotte Foods Recognized for Commitment to Sustainability, Innovative Product Marketing

One can learn a great deal about a country from the local food, based on the quality of ingredients and what they choose to emphasize on their packaging, shared Katelyn…

High Oleic Soybean Oil Shines in Recipe Competition

Dieticians in Korea Challenged to Recipe Contest Using High Oleic Soybean Oil It started in September with 92 dieticians in Korea who created, cooked and brought to life new recipes…

May 2021 WASDE: Soybeans are Taking the Lead

The May WASDE highlights a clearer picture of the overall importance of soybean oil as a feedstock to the emerging renewable diesel sector, among other key takeaways. The U.S. Soybean…

Sustainable U.S. Soy Takes Root in Japan

As consumers calls for sustainability grow in Japan, U.S. Soy is poised to meet this demand. In markets around the world, including Japan, sustainability is top of mind for consumers…

Top 8 USSEC Moments of 2020

Six regional directors overlook eight regions. We asked them what stood out? What was noteworthy? What was a disappointment? When people look back on 2020, like many things, they will…

Soybean Farmers Well Represented at Northeast Asia U.S. Buyers Outlook Conference

Three grower leaders gave conference participants an inside look at their U.S. soybean operations. The Northeast Asia U.S. Buyers Outlook Conference, hosted virtually Nov. 19, 2020, allowed for the opportunity…

Novelties, Key Knowledge Gaps in Soy Feed Ingredient Quality Control

Soybean meal is the primary source of protein for the feed industry worldwide, and an important protein source in livestock, poultry, and aquaculture diets. Among protein sources of plant origin…

Soy Value Chain Helps Steer USSEC’s International Strategy

International Marketing Dialogue brings participants together from throughout the value chain to identify opportunities for market expansion and evaluate existing programs to help determine the course ahead. Farmers, qualified state…

Natto Surges in Popularity

Soyfoods provide consumers with an array of culinary choices chock full of protein and flavor. Natto is a traditional Japanese food made from fermented soybeans. Fermentation breaks down the proteins…