4/30/25 • CRA Newsletter

CRA Newsletter | April 30, 2025

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CRA NEWS


CRA SUPPORTS THE CENTER FOR STRATEGIC AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES’ INTEGRATED NORTH AMERICAN ECONOMIC MARKET EVENT

A packed agenda and a standing-room-only crowd were both featured at an event on the future of the integrated North American economic market hosted by the Center for Strategic and International Studies with CRA’s support.   Read more about the discussion from CSIS. Want to see the dialogue for yourself? Check out the event recordings online.  

FARM AND FOOD GROUPS ENCOURAGE CONTINUED LEADERSHIP AT WTO

A coalition of 30 agriculture and food organizations submitted a letter on April 16 calling on congressional leaders to ensure support for U.S. membership in the World Trade Organization. The letter emphasizes the importance of global trade to the nation’s farmers and ranchers and the role of rules-based systems to further expansion of U.S. food and agricultural exports.  Read about it here.

GROUPS WELCOME REPORT HIGHLIGHTING NEED FOR INVESTMENT IN AG BIOECONOMY

Champions of agricultural innovation released statements hailing a landmark report from the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology (NSCEB). The groups welcomed the report’s recommendations to advance the biobased products industry in the U.S. and pledged partnership to pursue the Commission’s goals.  Read about it here.

farmland in Colorado corn fields ag bioeconomy

MEMBER NEWS


FIVE CARGILL INNOVATIONS WIN 2025 EDISON AWARDS FOR TRANSFORMING THE FUTUR4E OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE

Cargill is honored to win five 2025 Edison Awards, recognizing the company’s bold innovations shaping the future of food and agriculture. From advancing conservation-minded farming to driving breakthroughs in nutrition and water access, each award-winning solution showcases how Cargill is building a more secure and resilient food system.  Read about it on Cargill’s website.

ADM RECOGNIZED AT THE 2025 BIS AWARDS FOR INNOVATIVE HUMAN NUTRITION SOLUTIONS

ADM, a global leader in human and animal nutrition, was one of the top winners at the 9th edition of the Best Ingredients Suppliers (BIS) Awards. The award recognizes companies that stand out for the quality, innovation, and sustainability of their ingredients for the food and beverage industry.  Read about it on ADM’s website.

TATE & LYLE NAMED AN ENVIRONMENT + ENERGY LEADER

Building on their recent recognition at the World Food Innovation Awards, Tate & Lyle’s regenerative stevia program has been recognized as one of Energy + Environment Leader’s projects of the year for environmental impact. 

Read about it on LinkedIn. 

KERNEL OF INNOVATION


Cornstarch makes low-fat yogurt creamy, smooth, and tasty by enhancing texture and keeping all the ingredients evenly mixed.

DID YOU KNOW?

Cornstarch makes low-fat yogurt creamy, smooth, and tasty by enhancing texture and keeping all the ingredients evenly mixed. Learn more at Kernel of Innovation.