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[vc_row el_class=”spacer100 first-section-post”][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text css=””]MEDIA RELEASE – 27 July 2026<\/p>\n

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Australia’s rendering industry takes centre stage as renewable fuels, global trade and sustainability reshape the sector<\/strong><\/p>\n

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With exports valued at $1.5 billion, the sector is increasingly central to conversations around renewable fuels, circular manufacturing and sustainable production will come together in Melbourne this 15-17 September as the Australian Renderers Association (ARA) hosts its 18th International Symposium.<\/a><\/p>\n

Held under the theme Aligning Industry with Purpose<\/em>, the Symposium will bring together industry leaders, government, researchers and international market experts to examine the commercial, operational and policy issues shaping one of Australia’s most important circular economy industries.<\/p>\n

ARA Executive Officer, Jess Bloomfield, said the timing of this year’s Symposium reflected the growing importance of the sector in national conversations around renewable fuels, resource recovery and sustainable manufacturing, “Whether it’s renewable fuels, food security, circular manufacturing or meeting growing sustainability expectations, the industries that rely on rendered products are changing rapidly.\u201d<\/p>\n

“Businesses across the supply chain are responding to new market opportunities, evolving customer expectations and increasing reporting requirements, while governments continue to explore how domestic industries can support more resilient and sustainable supply chains.\u201d<\/p>\n

“This year’s Symposium has been designed around those conversations. It’s about bringing together the people shaping policy, operating businesses, developing new technologies and responding to changing global markets, so the industry can learn from one another and prepare for what’s next.”<\/p>\n

The three-day program has been designed to connect practical plant operations with the broader commercial and policy landscape.<\/p>\n

The opening Industry Day will focus on operational excellence, with sessions covering odour and wastewater management, steam and hot water efficiency, workforce capability, environmental compliance and practical plant improvements.<\/p>\n

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The following two Symposium days will explore the broader forces influencing the industry:<\/p>\n