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CRA Supports the Formation of the U.S. Agriculture Coalition for Cuba

Jan 8, 2015

WASHINGTON, DC – The Corn Refiners Association has joined with other agriculture groups to support ending the longstanding trade embargo against Cuba. Members of the newly formed U.S. Agriculture Coalition for Cuba believe that it is time to allow open trade and... read more

Statement by the Corn Refiners Association on the recent University of Utah Study on the Effects of Fructose Consumption on Female Mice

Jan 5, 2015

WASHINGTON, DC – “Speculation that a recent rodent study conducted by the University of Utah, in which high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) and sucrose were fed to mice, might have relevance to women’s life expectancy or reproductive health may generate sensationalized... read more

Statement by the Corn Refiners Association on the Recent Article in the Journal Open Heart on the Effects of Sugar Consumption on Cardiometabolic Disease

Dec 15, 2014

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 15, 2014 CONTACT: David Knowles (202) 534-3494 dknowles@corn.org WASHINGTON, DC – “The recent article in Open Heart examining the effects of a high-sugar diet on cardiometabolic diseases — such as heart disease, high blood pressure and... read more

Corn Refiners Association Praises EPA Decision on TSCA Exemptions

Dec 12, 2014

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 12, 2014 CONTACT: David Knowles (202) 534-3494 dknowles@corn.org WASHINGTON, DC – The Corn Refiners Association (CRA) today commended the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its swift and appropriate action on a matter of... read more

Statement by the Corn Refiners Association on the recent University of Southern California Study On the Effects of Fructose and Glucose on Brain Activity

Dec 10, 2014

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 10, 2014 CONTACT: David Knowles (202) 534-3494 dknowles@corn.org WASHINGTON, DC – “The recent study by the University of Southern California claiming fructose consumption reduces satiety signals in the brain — causing individuals to... read more

Corn Refiners Association Statement Examining FDA’s Role in the Regulation of Genetically Modified Food Ingredients Subcommittee on Health Committee on Energy & Commerce U.S. House of Representatives Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Dec 10, 2014

Thank you for the opportunity to provide the views of the Corn Refiners Association. Each year, our members purchase and process between 15% and 20% of America’s corn supply to make over 1000 products, principally food ingredients. Corn based food ingredients are used... read more

Corn Refiners Association Statement on Recent Harvard University Study Finding An Apparent Correlation Between Consumption of Fructose and A Recently Discovered and Still Little Known Hormone

Oct 15, 2014

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 15, 2014 CONTACT: David Knowles (202) 534-3494 dknowles@corn.org WASHINGTON, DC – “This study subjected individuals to unrealistically high levels of fructose that was consumed independent of glucose, which is just not how fructose is... read more

Corn Refiners Association Statement on University of Southern California Study’s Suggestion that Sugar/High Fructose Corn Syrup Might Negatively Impact Brain Development in Adolescents

Oct 14, 2014

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 14, 2014 CONTACT: David Knowles (202) 534-3494 dknowles@corn.org WASHINGTON, DC – “This latest rat study is yet another example of using rodent-based research to create controversy and needlessly frighten consumers while never actually... read more

Corn Refiners Will Continue Fighting The Sugar Association’s Scare Campaign

Aug 6, 2014

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 6, 2014 CONTACT: David Knowles (202) 534-3494 dknowles@corn.org WASHINGTON, DC – A federal judge in Los Angeles denied a motion filed by Corn Refiners Association (“CRA”) member companies seeking leave to amend their counterclaim against... read more

Corn Refiners Association Welcomes New Legislative Affairs Director

Jul 28, 2014

The Corn Refiners Association (CRA) is pleased to announce that Julia Gustafson has joined its staff as Counsel and Director, Legislative Affairs. In this role she will help to lead the development of CRA’s legislative agenda and advocate priorities before Congress. -... read more

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