Consumer Goods
Why Do Soyfoods Make Great Snacks?
How do changes in the global picture for snacking behaviors and related consumer preferences have…
Health
Soyfoods and Brain Health, Part 2
The U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) tracks trends that may represent global market opportunities for U.S.-grown soy. As evolving consumer priorities elevate health, wellness and…
Composition
Soyfoods are Integral to Top Food Trends
Twists and turns in global food and shopping trends have revealed shifts that may benefit the demand for U.S.-grown soy. Soyfoods retain their multifaceted appeal…
Composition
Do You See Soyfoods at the Center of Global Food Trends?
My recent professional travels have demonstrated to me the various ways that soyfoods and U.S.-grown soybeans connect with current consumer attitudes. Initiatives range from packaging…
Exports
Soybean Oil: An Underappreciated Source of Nutrition
Discussions about soy nutrition often focus on protein, which is not surprising since protein-rich diets are popular, and soybeans are among the best plant sources…
Consumer Goods
Future Soy Consumers: What’s on Their Minds?
Will the priorities of today’s young adult consumers have a positive impact on the demand for U.S.-grown soy? Think about it. Millennials are concerned about…
Food
Will Market Drivers for Dairy Alternative Ice Cream Also Benefit U.S Soy?
Can the plant-based evolution of ice cream help increase the market for U.S.-grown soybeans? Consider that ice cream, including dairy alternative versions, seems to be…
Food
Will Food Transparency Change the Conversation About Soy?
Can rising food transparency enable increased demand and consumption of sustainable U.S. soy? USSEC CEO Jim Sutter recently addressed that issue in the Soy Suite…
Protein
Soy Protein Promotes Men’s Health, Muscle Mass, and Strength
A recent surge in evidence from an array of sources highlights the nutritional and health attributes of soy protein for men. These sources include newly…
Buyers
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…
Marketplace
Redefine, Revisit, Readjust and Reboot: How Pandemic Pivots May Benefit the Soyfoods Market
The U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) compiles and shares information about emerging trends with a potential for increasing the demand for U.S.-grown soybeans. April is…
Buyers
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…
Marketplace
Redefine, Revisit, Readjust, Reboot: How Pandemic Pivots May Benefit the Soy Foods Market
The United States Soybean Export Council (USSEC) compiles and shares information about emerging trends with a potential for increasing the demand for U.S.-grown soybeans. April…
Family farms
Ground Work 2021: Getting Kentucky Fields Ready to Plant
March brought plenty of rain to our area of central Kentucky, in the southern United States. We have been repairing waterways in our rolling fields…
Academics
On World Health Day, Take a Closer Look at Reasons to add Soy Foods to Your Diet
World Health Day 2021 — sponsored by the World Health Organization (WHO) on April 7 each year — highlights WHO’s commitment to building a fairer,…
High Protein
U.S. Soy: Setting the Foundation for Growth of Protein Production in Emerging Markets
Egypt, Thailand and Vietnam are soybean markets that all are showing significant growth in imports from the U.S. The history of USSEC investments in these…
Food
Soyfoods Suit Dieters’ Attitudes
National Nutrition Month underscores the importance of making informed food choices and offers an opportunity for educating global consumers about the attractive nutrition profile of…