CRA Newsletter | January 12, 2024
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CRA NEWS
CRA’s ROBIN BOWEN NAMED LEADING ASSOCIATION LOBBYIST
CRA’s Senior Vice President of External Affairs, Robin Bowen, will be honored by CEO Update and Association TRENDS on Feb. 27, as one of the 2024 Leading Association Lobbyists. The awards are part of the annual Salute to Association Excellence, which will be held at the Capital Hilton. Read CEO Update’s interview to learn more about Robin and the other awardees.
CORN REFINERS ASSOCIATION’S JACQUELINE BOGGESS RECEIVES TOP WOMEN IN COMMUNICATIONS AWARD
We are proud to announce that CRA’s Director of Communications, Jacqueline Boggess, recently received the Top Women in Communications Award from Ragan Communications and PR Daily. Read more about Jacqueline and the award on our website.
MORE CONSUMERS ARE PURCHASING AND EMBRACING THE BENEFITS OF PLANT-BASED PRODUCTS
The Plant Based Products Council released the findings of its annual consumer research program, revealing that 84% of consumers are likely to purchase plant-based products. This year’s report shows strong interest in plant-based products and highlights how the industry is meeting consumer demand for quality sustainable products. Check out the consumer research report on PBPC’s website.
CRA IS SEARCHING FOR A SENIOR DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS & PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Join the CRA Team! We’re looking for a Senior Director of Communications & Public Affairs to develop and execute strategic communications plans and join our team of leaders.
MEMBER NEWS
CARGILL LISTED AS ONE OF TIME MAGAZINE’S WORLD’S BEST COMPANIES
TIME magazine has named Cargill as one of the 750 companies changing the world. The companies are determined based on a formula of revenue growth, employee satisfaction surveys, and rigorous environmental, social, and corporate governance data. To view the entire list visit TIME’s website.
ADM REPORT HIGHLIGHTS POWER, URGENCY OF REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE FOR CONSUMERS AND CPGs
ADM, a global leader in sustainable agriculture supply chains, released a report showing revenue from regenerative agriculture is expected to grow from $8.70 billion in 2022 to $32.29 billion by 2032. One of the findings shows that sustainability-minded consumers are driving demand. Read more in the report on ADM’s website.
PRIMIENT EXPANDS BIOTECH HUB
Primient, a leading producer of food and industrial ingredients from plant-based renewables, recently expanded its investment in Schaumburg, IL. With a new headquarters in Schaumburg, the company is planning to invest $500 million in facility upgrades for a sustainable plant-based future. Learn more about Primient’s commitments.
CORN CORNER
In need of a New Year’s resolution? Try incorporating the kernel of innovation into your daily routine! From tires, to shampoos, to golf tees, learn about the innovative ways to make your 2024 corntastic. Read more about the Kernel of Innovation.