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Council Welcomes New Member Control Union

The U.S. Grains Council (USGC) welcomes Control Union to its membership.

Control Union is a globally recognized service provider specializing in promoting sustainable practices, acquiring certifications and maintaining strict adherence to industry standards in various sectors. The company takes pride in a century-long legacy of delivering unparalleled services throughout the entire supply chain with total quality assurance in logistics, commodity inspections, quality management, certifications and collateral management services worldwide.

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