On August 20, 2025, in Washington, D.C., the Soy Excellence Center (SEC) proudly hosted its inaugural Top Achiever Recognition (STAR) Awards during Soy Connext. As SEC Global Advisory Panel Vice-Chair Anne Meis noted in her opening remarks, the awards are “perfectly named” for recognizing Tomorrow’s Solvers, early- and mid-career protein professionals, who are strengthening
Demand for U.S. Soy continues to grow in Southeast Asia as the region's aquaculture industry continues to expand and seek sustainable and nutrient dense feed.

