The Corn Refiners Association (CRA) is the national trade association representing the U.S. corn refining (wet milling) industry. Founded in 1913 and based in Washington, D.C., CRA advocates on behalf of companies that manufacture sweeteners, starches, corn oil, feed products, and advanced bioproducts derived from corn, promoting science-based policies and the economic contributions of corn refining.
Agricultural and food policy, farm bill programs, sweetener and food labeling regulations, biofuels and renewable energy policy, trade and export policy, environmental and sustainability regulations, and manufacturing and economic competitiveness issues.
Member company dues from major U.S. corn refining corporations.
Member companies include Archer Daniels Midland (ADM), Cargill, Ingredion Incorporated, Tate & Lyle Americas, Roquette America, Primient, and Grain Processing Corporation; President and CEO John Bode.
Trade association (non-profit)