The Corn Refiners Association (CRA) released a report today detailing the critical nature of the corn refining industry and its work to support rural economies across the country. The report comes amid suggestions that foods should be considered Ultra-Processed based on the content of certain ingredients or use of production practices, a classification that fails to consider nutritional content.
The report, an independent analysis commissioned by CRA, focuses on the financial implications of displacing High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS) in the U.S. food supply.
“Any serious policymaker should consider the serious economic and food security consequences of unnecessarily restricting a long-standing, safe ingredient produced by American farmers and workers,” said CRA President and CEO John Bode. “HFCS has been used for decades because it is a safe, functional, and affordable ingredient that keeps food prices stable and supports jobs in rural U.S. communities.
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