Associated Companies & Organisations

Solae

Solae is the world leader in developing innovative soy-based technology to the food, meat and nutritional products industries. Solae provides solutions that deliver a unique combination of functional, nutritional and economic benefits to our customers. At Solae, the journey to innovation begins with nature. We take one of nature’s best resources, the soybean, and create nutritious and great-tasting ingredients. Our goal is provide solutions for today while innovating for tomorrow. With more than 1,000 products used by more than 3,500 customers, Solae’s soy ingredients are enjoyed by consumers around the world in products such as baked goods, beverages, nutrition bars, meats, vegetarian meals and much more. Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, with annual revenue exceeding $1 billion, the company was formed through an alliance between Bunge Limited and DuPont.

Contact Isabelle Ardevol, Communications, E: Iardevol@solae.com, I: www.solae.com

American Soybean Associates - IM - Europe, Maghreb & CIS

USSEC's office in Europe serves the European region including Belgium, Germany, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Spain, Portugal, Greece, France, U.K., Ireland, Austria, The Netherlands, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Italy, Hungary, Czech Republic, Poland, Slovenia, Slovakia, Cypress, Malta, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Croatia, and the North African countries of Algeria, Tunisia, and Morocco. The U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) is a dynamic partnership of key stakeholders representing soybean producers, commodity shippers, identity preserved value-added merchandisers, allied agribusinesses and agricultural organizations. Through its global network of international offices, activities are carried out that will create and sustain demand for U.S. soybeans and soybean products. USSEC is overseen by a Board of Directors comprised of 19 members — seven representing the American Soybean Association, seven representing the soybean checkoff and the United Soybean Board, and five representing trade, allied industry, and state organizations.

The activities of USSEC are made possible by producer checkoff dollars invested by the United Soybean Board and various State Soybean Councils, support from cooperating industry, and through the American Soybean Association's investment of cost-share funding provided by USDA's Foreign Agriculture Service. In key markets and targeted industries, USSEC conducts marketing activities and provides technical assistance throughout the global soybean value chain. This is achieved by:

Providing technical assistance to primary soybean processors making them more efficient and profitable and increasing demand for their products and consumption of U.S. soybeans.
Assisting primary processors of soybeans market their soybean meal to livestock, poultry and aquaculture producers.
Creating demand and increasing consumption of soybean meal by demonstrating to livestock, poultry and aquaculture producers the efficiency and benefits of increasing soy inclusion in feed rations.
Increasing consumption of soybean oil by educating institutional and food processing buyers on the benefits of using soy oil.
Creating demand for value added & identity preserved soybeans by educating importers and processors on the capabilities and commitment of U.S. suppliers to meet their needs.
Increasing demand for soy food ingredients by demonstrating to food processors the benefits of soy flour and other value added protein products.
Sustaining demand for soy food products by educating influencers world wide on the healthy benefits of consuming soy.
Tracking overseas policy and regulatory issues applicable to U.S. soy exports
Identifying and addressing trade barriers to ensure the competitiveness of U.S. soy

Contact Mark Andersen, Director, T: +31 (0)20 520 7978, I: www.asaim-europe.org

Fonterra

Fonterra Ingredients is part of the world’s largest dairy exporter, Fonterra Co-operative Group, whose history spans more than 150 years of the New Zealand dairy industry. The success of Fonterra Ingredients’ customer partnerships is built on the foundation of the finest raw milk quality, our global scale, world-class manufacturing expertise, innovation and the depth of dairy knowledge that lies within Fonterra. Fonterra has recently developed the new PowerProtein™ range, specifically optimised for use in bars and snack foods. With Fonterra’s new PowerProtein™ range you can deliver the convenience of a protein snack, packed with all the nutritional benefits the consumer demands – without having to compromise on taste.

Contact: Ralf Neuendorf, Business Development Manager, T: +494087888342,
E: ralf.neuendorf@fonterra.com, I: www.fonterra.com.

Pulse Canada

Canada has developed a multi-billion dollar pulse and special crops industry. Canadian production of the eight major pulse and special crops (pea, lentil, bean, chickpea, mustard, sunflower, canary seed and buckwheat) increased from about 1,000,000 tonnes in the early 1990s to 5.6 million tonnes in 2009, more than a five fold increase in 20 years. In 2009, Canada accounted for 30% of world pea production and 17% of world lentil production. With exports expanding rapidly along with production over the last two decades, Canada now accounts for approximately 35% of global pulse trade each year. Canada is a dominant player in world trade in peas and lentils, accounting for 55% and 50%, respectively in 2008 (the most recent year of complete FAO statistics) and a top five exporter of both dry beans and chickpeas. In 2009, Canada exported a record 4.1 million tonnes of pulses worth nearly $2.2 billion.

Pulse Canada is an industry association that represents growers, processors and traders of pulse crops in Canada. Direction and funding for Pulse Canada is provided by the Alberta Pulse Growers Commission, the Saskatchewan Pulse Growers, Manitoba Pulse Growers Association, the Ontario Bean Producers Marketing Board, the Ontario Coloured Bean Growers, and the processors and exporters of Canadian peas, lentils, beans and chickpeas that are members of the Canadian Special Crops Association (CSCA).

Created in 1997, Pulse Canada's primary focus during its early years was international market development and market access. Over the years, Pulse Canada's operations have broadened to include initiatives focused on human health and nutrition as well as the development of animal nutrition markets for feed peas. In 2006, Pulse Canada's operations merged with the Canadian Special Crops Association. Today, the organization's activities include five operational areas: Market Access, Market Growth and Innovation, Transportation, Environment and Industry Initiatives. In addition to the collaborative funding provided by the Provincial Pulse Grower Associations and the Canadian Special Crops Association; Pulse Canada also receives funding through federal and provincial government programs such the Canadian Agriculture and Food International program (CAFI), the Advancing Canadian Agriculture and Agrifood program (ACAAF) and the Science & Innovation - Agriculture Policy Framework (APF) to achieve objectives established in the five main areas of focus.

Contact Tracey Thompson, T +1 , E: office@pulsecanada.com, I: www.pulsecanada.com

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