(October 23, 2013) WASHINGTON — The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) and U.S. Grains Council (USGC) are pleased to announce that Export Exchange 2014 will take place Oct. 20-22 in Seattle, Wash.
Held every two years by RFA and USGC, Export Exchange is the nation’s premier international trade conference focused on the export of U.S. coarse grains and co-products. Last year’s record-breaking event attracted buying teams from 33 countries, including all of the top U.S. international markets.
In 2014, approximately 150 foreign buyers of U.S. coarse grains and co-products are expected in Seattle – eager to meet and build relationships with more than 300 domestic suppliers in attendance – over two days of educational sessions and networking opportunities at the Sheraton Seattle Hotel.
“Export Exchange 2012 exceeded all expectations,” said USGC Chairman Julius Schaaf, “and many of our foreign guests have already expressed their intent to return in 2014. Buyers will converge in Seattle next October, ready to make contacts and do business. We’re really looking forward to this event.”
Export Exchange focuses on bringing international buyers of U.S. coarse grains and distiller’s dried grains with solubles together with U.S. producers and agribusiness professionals.
“There is an increased global demand for DDGS (distiller’s dried grains with solubles) and Export Exchange connects the dots by bringing interested buyers and sellers together to help grow the international market,” said Bob Dinneen, President and CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association.
“U.S. grains sellers and ethanol producers can expect to rub shoulders with more than 80 percent of the world’s top buyers at Export Exchange,” Schaaf said. “Key stakeholders will surely benefit from attending.”
Attendees will also have the opportunity to participate in pre- and post-conference missions to view the U.S. production and export complex and learn more about the capacity, reliability and quality of the United States as a long-term supplier.
Additional information regarding Export Exchange 2014 can be found at www.exportexchange.org. Those interested can sign up for a mailing list to automatically receive conference updates by emailing info@exportexchange.org.
For more information about the USGC, visit www.grains.org. For more information about the Renewable Fuels Association, visit www.ethanolrfa.org. Follow USGC on Twitter (@USGC) and Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/usgrainscouncil). Follow RFA on Twitter (@EthanolRFA) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Renewable-Fuels-Association/87265996693)
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About RFA – The Renewable Fuels Association is the leading trade association for America’s ethanol industry. Its mission is to advance the development, production, and use of ethanol fuel by strengthening America’s ethanol industry and raising awareness about the benefits of renewable fuels. RFA’s members are working to help America become cleaner, safer, more energy independent and economically secure. For more information, visit www.EthanolRFA.org.
About USGC – The U.S. Grains Council develops export markets for U.S. barley, corn, sorghum and related products. The Council believes exports are vital to global economic development and to U.S. agriculture's profitability. Founded in 1960, the Council is a private, non-profit corporation with nine international offices and programs in more than 50 countries. Its unique membership includes producer organizations and agribusinesses with a common interest in developing export markets. Membership funds trigger market development funds from the U.S. government and support from cooperating groups in foreign countries to produce an annual development program valued at more than $26.5 million. See more at grains.org.