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At NIOP, we don't want you to have to pour over tons of information to know what's going on with the association. Instead, we're hoping to provide a monthly quick click that gives updates, details, and reminders of association benefits and upcoming events. By clicking the links within, you have easy access to details on topics of interest.
Removing Synthetic Colors in Food
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Trade Rulebook:
Version 25 Now Available
The NIOP Rules Committee has spent the past two years carefully reviewing and revising the NIOP Trading Rulebook. After extensive work, the committee has completed its updates!
On Tuesday, March 11, the Rules Committee (along with other NIOP members and leaders) met and unanimously approved the proposed updates to the Rulebook. This meeting was required by the NIOP Bylaws, marking the final step in the Rules Committee’s review process. All NIOP members were encouraged to attend this meeting and ask any questions regarding the updates to the Rulebook.
On Tuesday, March 18, Rules Committee Chairman, Brett Peterson, asked the NIOP Board of Directors to approve the changes to the Rulebook. A motion was made, seconded, and carried to approve the updates.
April 17, 2025 marked the end of the 30 day waiting period in which the NIOP membership was able to submit any objections/feedback on the proposed changes to the Rulebook. There were no objections submitted to NIOP Staff.
Big news the NIOP Board has approved making the Rulebook public! What was once an exclusive resource for members is now available for anyone to view. You can now easily share the NIOP Rulebook with your customers, clients, and prospects, helping to promote greater understanding and consistency across our industry
This step forward supports our ongoing commitment to strengthening and advancing the oilseed sector.
Thank you, Rules Committee!
NIOP extends its sincere thanks to the Rules Committee for their outstanding work in updating the NIOP Rulebook. Version 25 would not have been possible without the dedication, expertise, and efforts of each committee member and Chairman Brett Peterson. The NIOP Board and leadership are grateful for the time and commitment invested in this important project, which strengthens the foundation of our organization and industry.
The Rules Committee was split into 3 subcommittees, based on content areas of the Rulebook:
Contract Language (Chapters 1-3)
Jake Hinrichs (Columbus Vegetable Oils)
Alex Gallup (Daabon Organic USA, Inc.)
Doug Adams (Johnsrud Transport, Inc.)
Dave Mack (Moving Parts LLC)
Erin Alves (RPMG)
Cory Barnes (Stratas Foods)
Christian Hildebrand (Stratas Foods)
Specs & Quality (Chapters 4-6)
David Hoffsten (Adams Vegetable Oils, Inc.)
Jane Hayden (ADM)
Savannah Chadwick (Cargill)
Liam Rogers (Hudson Tank Terminals)
Kevin Flanagan (MPB Commodities Brokerage Inc.)
Adam Thompson (Pasternak, Baum & Co., Inc.)
Eric Snow (Stolt Tankers USA)
Scott Lanctot (Ventura Foods)
Finance (Chapters 9-10)
Ben Bradbury (AMCOM)
Miles Atchison (Bridgewell Agribusiness)
Alissa Novotny (Novo Oils)
Tanner East (Perdue Agribusiness)
Taylor Schrage (StoneX)
NIOP's Oilseed Industry Training (OIT) Course: Building the Future of the Industry
April 22-23, 2025 CME Group Chicago, IL
44 attendees representing
27 member companies
7 NIOP industry expert presenters
2 Full days of learning & networking
Last week in Chicago, NIOP proudly hosted our Oilseed Industry Training (OIT) course, welcoming participants from 27 member companies. Attendees immersed themselves in the fundamentals of the oilseed industry, covering key 101-level topics such as fats and oils supply and demand, markets, biodiesel and renewable diesel, transportation and logistics, processing basics, and consumer trends.
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Derrick Augspurger
Beyond the classroom, participants connected with peers and engaged directly with our outstanding lineup of expert presenters: Bunge
Presenter & OIT
Brian Shultz
MPB
We extend our tremendous appreciation to these leaders for generously sharing their time and insights with our 2025 attendees!
One of the highlights of last week’s OIT
was seeing attendees from both Tuesday and Wednesday’s sessions come together outside the classroom. Participants gathered for a lively networking happy hour at Ceres Café, located inside the historic Chicago Board of Trade Building. This event offered the opportunity for attendees to build connections across companies in a setting rich with commodity market history.
Next
University
NIOP is excited to announce that registration is open for our next-up members-only educational opportunity: Oils University — a two-day, intensive course designed to elevate your expertise in the oilseed industry.
REGISTER HERE!
What makes Oils University unique?
Each small group of attendees—limited to just 25 participants—will be joined by an experienced "industry expert" who acts as a mentor throughout the program. These seasoned professionals provide real-world insights, answer questions, and help bridge the gap between classroom learning and practical application.
In addition to two full days of in-depth education, attendees will have the chance to build lasting connections during our exclusive networking dinner with fellow participants and instructors.
Whether you're new to the industry or looking to deepen your knowledge, this unique program will strengthen your skills and expand your connections. Don’t miss it - register now!
From NIOP General Counsel - Olsson Frank Weeda
Press Conference Announcing HHS/FDA Intent to Remove
Synthetic Colors in Food
On April 22, 2025, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and FDA Commissioner Marty Makary held a Press Event and issued a Press Release to announce the intent to phase out the use of petroleum-based synthetic dyes in the nation’s food supply and medications as part of the Trump Administration’s efforts to Make America Healthy Again (MAHA).
NIOP General Counsel is monitoring this evolving situation and will provide additional detailed information in the coming weeks.
The NIOP News webpage is your go-to source for news and developments impacting the oilseed industry. Here, you’ll find a wide range of resources designed to keep you informed about the issues, trends, and events shaping our industry. Visit regularly for updates and insights to stay ahead in this changing market.
Responsible for the development and performance of assigned accounts and territories in the North/South America regions.
Execute plans and strategies to expand the customer base in the assigned territories and contribute to the development of solutions and technical educational programs for clients. Ability to analyze competitive activities, industry insights to identify and expand business opportunities
Manage client accounts’ needs and support key partners in the assigned regions. Ensure opportunities are pushed through sales pipeline to conversion (sales).
RECORD NUMBER of applications received!
We’re thrilled to announce that the NIOP received a record number of applications for the 2025 Scholarship Program! The quality and dedication of this year’s applicants is impressive, reflecting the strong potential of the next generation professionals & leaders. From here, our dedicated Scholarship Committee will carefully review each application and select four outstanding students to receive a $2,500 scholarship to support their pursuit of higher education.
Stay tuned to meet our 2025 recipients!
LEARN MORE ABOUT NIOP’S SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Don’t forget NIOP’s Industry Events Calendar is your go-to resource for staying up to date on industry events happening throughout the year.
Have an event you think the NIOP membership should know about? Let us know! We’re always looking to keep the calendar as comprehensive and helpful as possible, and your input helps benefit the entire membership.
