The U.S. Grains Council’s (USGC’s) regional office for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) recently celebrated the arrival of the first-ever shipment of corn fermented protein (CFP) certified under the Council’s corn sustainability assurance protocol (CSAP) in a container to the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
The shipment was the result of a commercial partnership struck during Export Exchange in Austin, Texas in October and a 2024/2025 Corn Quality Rollout event in Istanbul, Turkey in January. The event aimed to promote U.S. corn and value-added co-products including corn fermented protein (CFP) and distiller’s dried grains with solubles (DDGS) and served as a platform to connect international buyers with U.S. suppliers in the growing sustainable feed market.
“This milestone reflects the success of the Council’s efforts to build relationships and facilitate deals that advance sustainable agriculture,” said Ramy H. Taieb, USGC regional director for EMEA. “The shipment’s certification ensures the corn used in CFP production met strict environmental, social and economic sustainability standards.”
CFP, a high-value co-product of ethanol production, is recognized for its high protein content and excellent digestibility, making it a sought-after ingredient for the growing aquaculture and poultry feed industry. Its arrival in the UAE signals a rising regional demand for renewable, high-quality feed solutions.
“By aligning with CSAP standards, the shipment reinforces key global sustainability goals—including traceability, reduced greenhouse gas emissions and responsible land use—while supporting the UAE’s strategic focus on food security and renewable agriculture,” Taieb said.
Learn more about the Council’s work in corn fermented protein here.
About The U.S. Grains Council
The U.S. Grains Council develops export markets for U.S. barley, corn, sorghum and related products including distiller’s dried grains with solubles (DDGS) and ethanol. With full-time presence in 28 locations, the Council operates programs in more than 50 countries and the European Union. The Council believes exports are vital to global economic development and to U.S. agriculture’s profitability. Detailed information about the Council and its programs is online at www.grains.org.