The
American Fats and Oils Association is a nonprofit organization
whose purpose is to foster trade and commerce within the U.S. and throughout
the world for animal, fish, and vegetable fats, oils, and proteins.
The Association disseminates accurate and reliable information  to
the members of the corporation, to the public, and to interested Government
agencies in regard to such products. The AFOA works to promote uniformity
and certainty in the standards of such products and in the customs and
usages of the trade; to promote friendship, sociability, and culture
among its members and between the members and the public. |
The 2009 annual meeting was
held at the Grand Hyatt in Manhattan
Link meeting attendees
and to download '09 presentations
GOLD LEVEL SPONSORS
Agri Trading Corporation
Agri-Fine, Inc.
American Commodities Brokerage Co
CHS, Inc.
Clarkson Houston
Clipper Tankers (USA), Inc.
Corn Products International/Casco
Darling International, Inc.
Dynamic Fuels
EDF MAN Liquid Products Corp.
Eastport Maritime USA
Eitzen Chemical (USA) LLC
Emery Oleochemicals
FC Stone
Francis-Mustoe & Co.
Gavilon LLC
Gersony-Strauss Company, Inc.
Griffin International
Hudson Tank Terminals Corporation
Hurley Brokerage, Inc.
Jo Tankers, Inc.
MPB Commodities, Inc.
Odin Marine, Inc.
Pasternak Baum & Co, Inc.
Perrino & Company, Inc.
Richardson Oilseed Limited
Safe Harbour
Sanimax Marketing Limited
Solmar-Universal Tanker Chartering, Inc.
Stolt-Nielson USC, Inc.
Terra World Trade, Inc.
The Scoular Company
Twin Rivers Technologies
West Coast Reduction Ltd.
SILVER LEVEL SPONSORS
American Proteins, Inc.
Archer Daniels Midland Company
Buffalo Biodiesel, Inc.
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The Annual Meeting Fees are the
Same or Lowered for 2009
The AFOA Board of Directors recognizes the tough economic times and tighter budgets that members are facing. AFOA continues to work to keep the cost of its highly regarded annual meeting low so that it can maintain strong attendance. Through the conference the association works to provide multiple opportunities for face-to-face meetings to discuss the issues and challenges that are ahead.
As you are well aware, the cost of almost everything has risen dramatically over the past few years. The board is pleased to announce that it will not only continue to maintain the 2008 registration fee but has also re-negotiated a $100 decrease in the room rate at the Grand Hyatt. This year’s room rate will be $329.
Sponsorship support allows the association to maintain its low registration rate. The Association has again decided to offer members the opportunity to become sponsors of the 2009 AFOA Annual Meeting -- and yes, even the sponsorship costs have been reduced. (See the attached sponsorship brochure.)
The AFOA October 14-15 meeting in New York is possibly the best chance the industry has to gather and network with customers and suppliers. The Board hopes that you will consider showcasing your company with a sponsorship. The association is committed to making sure your investment is both valuable and worthy of your time and money.
Download 2009 Sponsorship Flyer
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AFOA Membership Information
DUES:
- Association
dues are $500 per company for the primary location with up to
three members/individuals at that location.
- Association dues are $100 for each secondary location also with up to three members/individuals
at secondary locations.
- Additional members are welcomed at primary and
secondary locations for added dues of $50 each.
- Rules are Free with a membership ($250 value) See AFOA Rules purchase offer below.
- AFOA Annual dues may be paid by
credit card on-line. To pay your dues on-line follow this link: AFOA ANNUAL DUES
WHO:
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Membership Information
in new data formats
AFOA Membership Information is now available on our web site in two
data formats. This makes it easy for you to download and store names
and other contact information of AFOA members on your computer, laptop
or PDA.
To download a copy, use the "Members Only" link in the
navigation tabs at the top of this page. Use your password to enter
the secured Member's Only section. The download links maybe found
near the bottom of the page. |
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In
the News
AFOA Newsletter
Download Fall 2009 edition
| USDA makes $50 million available for Biofuels Projects
USDA announced it is accepting applications for up to $50 million in projects to promote the continued production and use of biofuels.
The $50 million in 2008 Farm Bill money will advance two USDA efforts:
- $20 million to provide financial incentives to bio-refineries to replace fossil fuels used to produce heat or power at their facilities with renewable biomass, and
- $30 million to provide payments to eligible advanced biofuel producers to encourage the increased production and use of biofuels.
More information is available at www.rurdev.usda.gov/rbs.
Ruling May Eliminate
Soy Oil from Biodiesel
(May 5, 2009)
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
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BSE Rule Changes
(4/29/2009)
The new BSE rule changes effective date has been changed from April 27 until October 26, 2009.
Updated AFOA Arbitration Rules
(3/2009)
The American Fats and Oils Association (“AFOA”) has made arrangements to transfer the administration of its arbitrations to the American Arbitration Association as of March 8, 2009. |
USDA comments on the Codex
Code of Practice for the Storage
and Bulk
Transport of
Edible Fats and Oils in Bulk
Download [pdf]
FDA to Make Foods Reveal
Trans Fat Levels
Associated
Press Story »
FDA
Web Page Story »
Tax on Biofuels by EU
BRUSSELS, March 3, 2009 (Reuters) – A key European Union trade panel approved on Tuesday temporary anti-dumping and anti-subsidy duties on imports of biodiesel from the United States. Read.../pdf
FDA
Bioterrorism Regulations
Read
Story »
Chemical Cargos
are Re-categorized
The IMO has revised the International Convention for The Prevention
of Pollution from Ships and has
re-categorized the chemical cargos in the convention’s Annex II.
Read Story »
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