Australian Renderers Association
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
1 May 2024
Symposium To Explore Australian Renderers’ Sustainable Future
How Australian rendering can maximise its role in the nation’s “zero waste” meat industry and why marketing the sustainability of protein will open global markets are just some of the hot topics headlining an industry conference later this year.
Up to 300 renderers from across the globe will convene at the Royal International Convention Centre in Brisbane this September for the Australian Renderers Association (ARA) 17th International Symposium.
Sustainability and the Circular Economy is the theme, with industry analysts Simon Quilty and Brett Stuart from Global AgriTrends speaking about how it’s possible to remain competitive in protein markets while tackling rising costs and navigating global and environmental policies.
ARA Chairman Peter Milzewski said rendering is the epitome of sustainability, and the 17th International Symposium will explore what this means for the industry in an increasingly regulated global market.
“Now is the time to leverage rendering’s industry-leading sustainability practices to enhance our climate credentials, grow our markets and truly demonstrate the value of rendering to the global food supply chain,” he said.
“Take tallow for example, it’s not only powering fuels of the future, the healthy fat – rendered from beef and mutton – is also a sustainable cooking and cosmetic ingredient.”
Leading futurist Tony Hunter will provide insight into what’s to come for protein markets, while a range of guest speakers will explore what technology such as artificial intelligence can deliver and how – on the ground – renders can verify their own sustainability credentials in a world where carbon reduction is king.
An “industry day” kicks off proceedings on September 17, concentrating on community engagement and advances in operational rendering while exploring how renewable biopolymers could mean the end of plastic in rendered products.
The 17th International Symposium begins on September 18 – focusing on the next 26 years and business in the “Carbon Reduction Generation”.
The Symposium concludes on September 19th with a Gala Dinner, Awards Ceremony and charity auction hosted by Australian radio presenter, sports journalist, and rugby league commentator Ben Dobbins, with special guest magician and comedian Raymond Crowe.
Tickets are on sale May 1, 2024, and new discounted student options are available.
