SSGA and USSEC highlight value of identity preserved soy

The Specialty Soya and Grains Alliance (SSGA) collaborated on a half-day workshop at the U.S. Soybean Export Council’s Asia Soy Excellence & Food Summit March 20 in Manila. Through keynote speakers and panel discussions, the workshop showcased identity preserved field crops and the power of the U.S. Identity Preserved assurance protocol. 

Executive Director Randy Duckworth introduced the workshop while Manager of Strategic Programs Shane Frederick briefed on the U.S. Identity Preserved assurance protocol and brand mark, paving the way for Japnit Singh of Yamada Consulting & Spire, who presented case studies on the economic advantages of using IP soybeans in soymilk and tofu production. Rob Prather explored forward contracting and risk management. 

The workshop featured two panels comprised of SSGA members. The first, with Todd Sinner of SB&B Foods; Austin DeLong, The DeLong Co.; and Guillermo Mancebo of Puris delved into the complexities of shipping IP field crops, seed varieties and maintaining facility quality. A second panel with Rick Brandenburger of Richland IFC; Tom Taliaferro of Montague Farms and Aaron Mohs of Brushvale Seed discussed farming production practices.