U.S. Soy News
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Keep up-to-date with the latest U.S. Soy news.
Type: Industry Articles | Market Update | Press Release
Topics: Conventional Soybean Oil | Functionality | Health & Nutrition | High Oleic Soybean Oil | Regulatory & Approvals | Sourcing | Supply & Availability | Testimonials
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Soy Protein Isolate: Enabling The Next Generation Of Healthy, High Protein Foods, And Beverages
Soy protein isolate (SPI) is changing the landscape of the food industry by providing a versatile and protein-rich ingredient that caters to the growing consumer demand for …
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Shielding Shelf Life
As consumers grow increasingly health-conscious about the foods they eat, bakers are reformulating their offerings with healthier ingredients and cleaner labels to boost product appeal. …
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The Future of Farming in Missouri
Agriculture is an integral part of Missouri’s economic makeup. According to the Missouri Department of Agriculture, the Show Me State is home to nearly 88,000 …
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America is Poised to Embrace Tofu
Worldwide Director of Oil and Soyfood Programs (USSEC), Will McNair, connected with Jordan Wiklund at The Food Institute to discuss tofu’s role and reputation in …
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Are Consumers Willing to Pay More for Sustainable, Soy-Fed Pork?
Seven in ten consumers consider an animal’s diet essential to their meat purchasing decisions, according to a 2023 U.S. Soy survey. Notably, half of consumers view …
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Has Tofu Gone Mainstream?
U.S. soy nutrition expert Pam Smith, RDN, connected with Grace Garwood at The Food Institute to discuss the nutritional benefits and versatile applications of tofu. …
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Unlocking Umami
U.S. soy nutrition expert Pam Smith, RDN, connected with Katie Ayoub at Flavor & The Menu to discuss the nutritional and flavor-boosting qualities of natto …
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4 Ways to Meet Your ESG Goals in the New Year
Do your organizational ESG goals entail supporting regenerative farming practices, reducing your carbon footprint, or ensuring transparency in your supply chain? If so, U.S.-grown soy ingredients …
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Reduce Fat With Finesse
Fats and oils contribute greatly to many of consumers’ favorite bakery and snack products. “In baked goods, fats and oils serve a multitude …
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U.S. Farmers Maintain Reliable Food Source Amid a Global Pandemic
From producer to processor to consumer, U.S. farmers are determined to meet the demand for soy ingredients—including high oleic soybean oil and complete proteins—as food …
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Fat innovation centers on sugar reduction
People staying at home during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic are munching more on cookies, chips and other snacks. Fat and oil selection plays a role …
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Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery | Chasing Clean
If it seems as though what’s not in a product these days is as important as what… continue reading.
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IFT.org | Rethinking Fats
Today’s fats and oils ingredients category continues to evolve. In recent years, the food industry undertook a large reformulation effort after the U.S. Food and …
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Bountiful Soybean Harvest Ready to Meet Surging Oil Demand
The latest projection released by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) promises a plentiful supply of soybeans through 2018 and projections show crops breaking …
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USDA Sees Record Demand For Soybean Oil As Biodiesel Feedstock
In late October, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) decided not to move forward with reducing the biomass-based diesel and advanced biofuel requirements after the …
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Final Step For Global Trade: High Oleic Soybeans Receive EU Approval
ST. LOUIS (January 18, 2018) – The soybean industry successfully passed the final regulatory measure to secure global approval for trade of high oleic soybeans upon …
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Price Volatility Returns To The Soybean Complex
On April 4, 2018, soybean futures quotes suffered a highly volatile day upon China’s announcement of import tariffs on U.S. soybeans. Soybean futures dropped over …
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Potential Impact Of China’s Retaliatory Soybean Tariff On The Soybean Oil Market
To some extent, soybean oil is a residual commodity, secondary to soybean meal, in driving processing rates and influencing complex prices. Crush rates are driven …
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FDA Authorizes Qualified Health Claim for Oils High In Oleic Acid
ST. LOUIS, November 21, 2018 – The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized the use of a qualified health claim citing that oils high in oleic acid, …
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U.S.-Grown Soybean Oil Achieves FDA’s Qualified Heart Health Claim
ST. LOUIS, August 1, 2017 – The Food and Drug Administration authorized the use of a qualified health claim confirming soybean oil’s ability to reduce the …
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Stakeholders React To EPA Biodiesel Program
The October 2017 update focused on the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) notification of reducing the biomass-based diesel and on the advanced biofuel volume requirements under …
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Refined Soybean Oil Prices Chart A Separate Course From Crude Soybean Oil Futures
As the trade dispute with China accelerates, and a very good and slightly early 2018 soybean crop has become virtually assured, both soybeans and crude …
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American Heart Association Releases New Advisory On Dietary Fats And Cardiovascular Disease
Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) is the leading global cause of death, accounting for 17.3 million deaths per year, and it is anticipated that this number will …
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Monsanto Receives Key Import Approval To Enable 2018 Launch Of Vistive® Gold Soybeans
ST. LOUIS (June 16, 2017) – The Chinese Ministry of Agriculture recently granted approval for the import and food/feed use of Monsanto’s MON 87705 soybean. This approval …
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The Scientific Data Are Clear: Soy Protein Provides Heart Health Benefits
Soy protein lowers blood cholesterol levels according to years of scientific evidence1-10 and the conclusions of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and health agencies …
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Eliminate Trans Fat from Foods with Domestically Produced, Sustainable Soy-Based Solutions
ST. LOUIS, June 16, 2015 – America’s soybean farmers are well positioned to help food companies eliminate partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs) in food products, the primary …
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QUALISOY and the United Soybean Board Back Next Generation Oils Solution
ST. LOUIS, July 15, 2013 – The next big thing in edible oils recently received substantial support from the soybean industry. High oleic soybean oils provide food companies …