network at receptions, and enjoy tours, spouse events, and
the NARA golf tournament. Registration will be open online
in June at convention.nara.org. Contact NARA Convention
Coordinator Marty Covert at co@martycovert.com for more
information.
APPI Code of Practice and PCQI Training
NARA’s Animal Protein Producers Industry (APPI)
annual training will take place in person November 9–10
in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Participants will learn details
regarding the Rendering Code of Practice and receive preventive
control qualified individual (PCQI) training specified under the
Food Safety Modernization Act. For information, contact APPI
Program Manager Dara John at appi@cvalley.net.
International Rendering Symposium
NARA will host its annual International Rendering
Symposium January 27–28, 2022, following the International
Production and Processing Expo scheduled for January 25–27
in Atlanta, Georgia. The symposium will feature speakers on
issues and matters that will shape the rendering industry in
the coming year. Email hdavis@nara.org with questions.
Pacific Coast Renderers Association Annual Convention
All NARA members are welcome to attend the Pacific
Coast Renderers Association Convention March 3–5, 2022, at
the Ritz Carlton-Laguna Niguel in Dana Point, California. The
meeting combines social events for networking with speakers
on rendering issues in California and the West Coast. California
faces a number of specific rendering challenges, such as food
waste and mandatory organics recycling. These issues are
important to renderers elsewhere since California often offers
a preview of what to expect across the country, including in
Washington, DC. The state’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard is also
a model for other states and federal proposals. For registration
information, email Marty Covert at co@martycovert.com.
NARA/FPRF Spring Board and Committee Meetings
Business meetings held April 19–21, 2022, in Chicago,
Illinois, will focus on ongoing work, projects, and issues
affecting both NARA and FPRF members. Attendees will enjoy
an evening reception and opportunities for business dinners
and conversations at the city’s wide selection of restaurants. All
NARA and FPRF members are welcome to attend. Information
will be sent out early next year. Contact Heather Davis at
hdavis@nara.org with questions.
As home to the rendering community in North America,
NARA eagerly looks forward to offering opportunities to
reconnect in person at various events in the coming months.
The power of this connection makes NARA’s work to influence
government regulations and laws, promote exports of
animal fats and proteins, and build public understanding of
rendering’s sustainability on behalf of renderers possible.
NARA’s mission is to serve the rendering industry. Being
engaged and connected are keys to success. We hope to see
you soon, in person! R
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