Articles tagged under: Corn Refiners Association

Bode Warns of Ag Policy Risks

Published April 27, 2026

Corn Refiners Association President and CEO John Bode sees unintended consequences with the “Make America Healthy Again” movement. “Make America Healthy Again has a great goal, but my concerns are when they depart from mainstream science and follow cultural objectives,”…
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Bode Announces Retirement

Published March 18, 2026

Corn Refiners Association President and CEO John Bode will retire in January 2027. Bode, who has led the organization since 2013, is credited with strengthening the association’s influence across agriculture, trade, and sustainability policy while also helping found the Plant…
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Bode Calls for Science-Based Approach in MAHA Policy

Published November 21, 2025

Corn Refiners Association President and CEO John Bode says the administration’s MAHA initiative is generating momentum on chronic disease prevention while raising red flags for agriculture. “When science and risk-based policies are abandoned, we see things like irrational challenges to…
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Frustration with RFK Over HFCS

Published September 18, 2025

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy is celebrating Tyson Foods’ announcement to pull high fructose corn syrup from its products. That has caught the ire of the Corn Refiners Association. CRA President and CEO John Bode said these…
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Tyson to Phase Out Use of HFCS

Published September 16, 2025

Tyson Foods is voluntarily dropping the use of high-fructose corn syrup in its branded products. Tyson brands include Jimmy Dean, Ball Park and Hillshire Meats. The corporate decision coincides with the Trump Administration’s Make America Healthy Again initiative. Earlier this…
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Beck Hired, Roberson Promoted

Published August 12, 2025

The Corn Refiners Association has welcomed Danielle Beck to its team as vice president of government operations. Previously, Beck was a senior executive director of the National Cattlemen's Beef Association. CRA also promoted Kent Roberson to senior director of government…
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Trump Delivers a Blow to Corn Farmers

Published July 16, 2025

President Donald Trump used social media to announce Coca-Cola will use cane sugar in its soda sold in the U.S. In Trump’s words, “this will be a very good move by them.” Coke completely made the switch to high fructose…
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