SSGA presents to Soy Excellence Center

Invited by the U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) as the experts in Identity Preserved field crops, the Specialty Soya and Grains Alliance (SSGA) presented at the Asia Soy Excellence Center’s Soy Food and Beverage Basic Course on March 16.  

During a session titled “Fundamental of Soybeans, Supply & Soy Derivatives for Food Application,” SSGA Executive Director Eric Wenberg introduced SSGA and its mission to more than 60 students representing importing companies across southeast Asian countries. The presentation provided a full picture of production, harvesting, processing, storage, certification and transportation of U.S. Identity Preserved soya and specialty grains in order to enhance the audience’s understanding of the U.S. IP system and help in their purchasing decisions. 

Wenberg’s presentation included a video, provided by SSGA member Global Processing, that highlighted the complete IP production process and concluded with a Q&A.

The session concluded with many thoughtful questions by students which Eric competently addressed them. 

The Asia Soy Excellence Center for Food Protein initiated in Singapore is USSEC’s first Soy Excellence Center dedicated to the advancement of soy-based foods and beverages for human consumption. It’s objectives include: building awareness of the benefits of soy through education, promoting strategic partnerships and serving as a resource point for the latest soy information.