Will McNair serves as the Director of Human Protein and Oil for the U.S. Soybean Export Council.
As Natto’s Popularity Grows, U.S. Soy Eyes Further Opportunities
What is natto? While many consumers have heard of this popular soyfood, they still might be unsure as to what natto actually is. Natto is…
Celebrating National Soyfoods Month with U.S. Soy
This month, the U.S. soy industry celebrates both National Soyfoods Month and Earth Day. The two go hand-in-hand. The theme of Earth Day 2021 is…
Surge in Natto’s Popularity May Help Swell Soybean Demand
As Japanese consumers and end users increasingly demand natto, the U.S. soy industry may have an opportunity to increase its exports of natto soybeans.
Fermented Soy Associated with Lower Mortality Risk, According to Study
Fermented soy products may reduce the risk of premature death, says a recent British Medical Journal (BMJ) observational study. Men and women who ate fermented…
Korean Food Processor Launches High Oleic Soybean Oil
Lotte Food, one of the largest food service companies in the North Asian region and a leading Korean food processor, announced in November 2019 that…
U.S. Soy International Buyers Enjoy High Oleic Luncheon at Illinois Farm
In August, more than 250 international U.S. soy buyers were fed a meal featuring U.S. high oleic soybean oil. The buyers were participating in a…
Soy in Human Nutrition: Where Does the Research Stand in 2019?
The health benefits of consuming soy have been studied for over 50 years. In fact, among plant sources of protein, it is perhaps the most…
Study Substantiates Soy Protein Helps to Combat Severe Acute Malnutrition in Children
Globally, approximately 20 million children suffer from severe acute malnutrition (SAM). While SAM is a cause of death in children in all parts of the…
Chinese Customers Hear about U.S. Soy Advantage at China Food Bean Exhibition
The U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) works with customers in multiple global markets to present the advantages of U.S. food beans to soyfood processors and…
Next-Generation Soybean Oil for International End Users
U.S. Soy offers high oleic soybean oil for food manufacturers and chefs When it comes to soybean oil, you might be surprised to hear that…