Dubai, United Arab Emirates | India
Agribusiness leaders and business visionaries gathered in Dubai to attend the U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC)‘s annual Sustainasummit 2024 convention. Discussions revolved round sensible conservation initiatives, sustainable agricultural practices, groundbreaking progress in meals cultivation, manufacturing, distribution, and consumption. According to the World Bank, South Asia is experiencing a “new climate normal” 1 which is known as unpredictable climate together with warmth waves, cyclones, droughts, and floods. With a rising inhabitants and rising temperatures, South Asia must speed up its efforts in addressing the affect of local weather change on the area’s meals and vitamin safety.
Kevin – Regional Director SAASSA, USSEC, Suzanne – President, ISA Iowa, Abby – Director of Sustainability USSEC, Brent – President Elect ISA Iowa, Stan – Chairman, USSEC and Kirk – CEO ISA Iowa
Kevin Roepke, Regional Director, South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa (SAASSA) at USSEC emphasised the necessity for constructing local weather resilient meals techniques. He added, “With USSEC’s Sustainasummit, we aim to ignite strategic dialogue among the food and agri- businesses about the importance of using sustainable ingredients such as U.S. Soy to develop a robust global food system. U.S. Soy is uniquely positioned to sustainably meet South Asia’s growing demand for protein through its high nutritional bundle and reliable supply.“
“Todays global consumers are increasingly vocal about their desire for sustainable products and greater transparency in raw material sourcing,” added Deeba Giannoulis, Regional Head of U.S. Soy Marketing & Sustainability – SAASSA at USSEC. Sustainasummit represents our dedication to establishing complete sustainability requirements throughout industries, enabling companies to acquire assets responsibly. For occasion, the Fed with Sustainable U.S. Soy label, endorsed by eleven poultry corporations in Sri Lanka, is only one instance of our efforts.
This initiative ensures adherence to the stringent U.S. Soy Sustainability Assurance Protocol (SSAP), guaranteeing sustainable practices in areas akin to biodiversity and manufacturing strategies of U.S Soy Farmers. As we champion initiatives like Sustainasummit, we goal to catalyze comparable improvements that pave the best way for a greener, extra nutritious future.
1 The World Bank – Climate and Development in South Asia
Addressing the potential of science to attain meals safety, Dr. Mahaletchumy Arujanan, Global Coordinator at ISAAA-BioTrust and Executive Director of the Malaysian Biotechnology Information Centre (MABIC) added, “The pillars for sustainability are built upon science. Science provides the solution to reduce the footprint created by the agriculture industry by reducing greenhouse gases, increasing productivity, responsibly using chemicals, reducing waste and optimizing the use of resources. Science supports food security and boosts the economy. Biotechnology is at the centre of this, supporting environmental and socioeconomic wellbeing.“
Reflecting on U.S. Soy’s lowest carbon footprint in comparison with soy from different origins, Abby Rinne, Director of Sustainability at USSEC acknowledged, “Our U.S. Soy farmers are committed to continuous improvement through innovation and technology to achieve their 2025 sustainability goals. This includes reducing total greenhouse gas emissions and land use by 10% while increasing energy efficiency by 10%. U.S. Soy farmers are leading the way by producing more while using fewer resources, implementing farming practices that reduce carbon footprint, and are helping in preserving forestland.“
One recurring theme from Sustainasummit 2024 was that agriculture is just not the issue; it’s the answer. Highlighting the necessity for a paradigm shift in coverage frameworks to fight local weather challenges, Frank M. Mitloehner, Professor in Animal Science at UC Davis, California, added, “Farmers can be a part of a climate solution but to achieve this, we need to unleash the potential of voluntary and incentives-based policies.“
During Sustainasummit, there was a noteworthy celebration as two extra U.S. Soy clients from Sri Lanka; Imo Chicken and Agro Private Ltd. and Fortune Agro Industries Pvt. Ltd. signed licensing agreements to undertake the ‘Fed with Sustainable U.S. Soy‘ label on their packaging. This brings the entire variety of label customers to eleven in lower than a 12 months. By embracing the label, U.S. Soy clients goal to raise and differentiate their merchandise available in the market as they reveal their dedication to sustainability and provide chain transparency.
Supported by the Illinois Soybean Association, Iowa Soybean Association, and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Sustainasummit 2024 hosted compelling conversations with business thought leaders, together with; Stan Born, USSEC’s Chairman, Suzanne Shirbroun, President, Iowa Soybean Association, Kirk Leeds, CEO, Iowa Soybean Association, Brent Swart, President Elect, Iowa Soybean Association, Puneet Tomar, Global Project Manager at Euromonitor International, Sameera Fernandes, Director Corporate Affairs & Sustainability, Century Financial, Sohel Tanvir Khan, Business Director, ACI Logistics Ltd (Shwapno) and Sanjeev Astana, CEO, Patanjali.
About the U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC)
The U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) focuses on differentiating, constructing desire, and elevating market entry for using U.S. Soy for human consumption, aquaculture, and livestock feed in 80+ international locations internationally. USSEC members characterize the soy provide chain together with U.S. Soy farmers, processors, commodity shippers, merchandisers, allied agribusinesses, and agricultural organizations. USSEC is funded by the U.S. soybean checkoff, USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) matching funds, and business.
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