International ForumOctober 21, 2016
Amelia Island, Florida
Kent Swisher, Vice President, International
Programs
Strategic Intention - Global
• Domestic and international markets – Promote
the demand and market access for rendered
products to domestic and international customers.
Secure adequate resources from key strategic
partnerships (members, federal government and
strategic allies).
Production/Supply USDA/FAS
Estimates
• Record global oilseed production 548 million
metric tons, up 16 percent over the last 5 years
• Record corn production of over 1 billion metric
tons up 18 percent over the last 5 years
Current/Past Issues
• Food for Progress – Ghana, Dominican Republic
• Dominican Republic – July 16 Shipment
– 1,100 MT Tallow
– 1,060 MT YG
• Trade disruptions
– Mexico – UCO
– APHIS – Inspecting 3rd party (blenders, transloaders)
– PCR positive issues
Current/Past Issues Cont-
• APHIS – New staffing
• Global Broadbased Initiatives (GBI)
• Africa – Initiatives
• HPAI – last year
• China – AQSIQ Audit
– Cooperating with PFI, AFIA
• US Sustainability Alliance
http://thesustainabilityalliance.us/
Current Focus/Renewed Focus
• Ruminant Markets
• China – Tallow
• EU – Tallow
• Aquaculture
• Biofuel