Trade associations, Organizations and Agencies involved in Soya Market Development Trade or Education (Reprinted from the '90 SOYA BLUEBOOK by permission of SOYATECH, INC.)

AUSTRALIAN OILSEED CRUSHERS ASSOCIATION
6A Post Office Street, Suite 2, Pymbl 2073, N.S.W. Australia
PH: 61/2/449-5311.
Contact: Bryce Bell, Secy.
Founded: 1963
Membership: 8 firms; vegetable oilseed crushers.
Objectives & Activities: Develop the growing of oilseeds in Australia and domestic and export markets for seed, oil and meal.

AUSTRALIAN OILSEEDS FEDERATION
6A Post Office Street, Suite 2, Pymbl 2073, N.S.W. Australia
PH: 61/2/449-5311.
Contact: Bryce Bell, Secy.
Founded: 1965
Membership: 28 oilseed grower, oilseed crusher, vegetable oil and protein user organizations and
individual companies involved in the oilseed industry.
Objectives & Activities: Encourage and promote the Australian oilseed industry

THE OILSEEDS MARKETING BOARD FOR THE STATE OF NEW SOUTH WALES
56 Young Street, G.P.O. Box 2736, Sydney 2001, N.S.W, Australia
PH: 61/02/231-1511; Tlx: AA25715(OSEEDS); FAX: 022314047.
Contact: John D. Ranken, Exec. Dir.
Founded: 1973
Membership: 15 individuals comprising a statutory marketing authority for all N.S.W. oilseeds growers.
Objectives & Activities: Protect and insure best possible returns to growers; encourage production of oilseeds; encourage research and establish research priorities; act as liaison with the oilseeds processing industry and other grain marketing and bulk handling organizations; improve the distribution of grain to the domestic and export markets.
Publications: Commodity newsletters, quarterly, free.

AMERICAN SOYBEAN ASSOCIATION/EAST EUROPE
Gotterburggasse 18/2/3, Vienna A-1190, Austria
PH:368218 or 368219; TLX: 135132; FAX:43/1/369-1661.
Contact: Steven B. Nemeth, Dir.
Objectives & Activities: Country directors work with U.S. Department of Agriculture, Foreign Agricultural Service staff and local individuals and groups involved with oilseed utilization, consumption and marketing.

FERBAND der FUTTERMITTLELINDUSTRIE
Zaunergasse 1-3, Postfach 144, Vienna A-1037, Austria
PH:0222/722121; TLX:131247 (NAHRUNGA)
Contact: Dr. Klaus Smolka
Founded: 1946
Membership: 8 firms or organisations; Austrian mixed feed manufacturers.
Objectives & Activities: Represent the interests of members.
Publications: Ernahrung, monthly, OS-650

BANGLADESH SUGAR AND FOOD INDUSTRIES CORPORATION (BSFIC) (GA)
Shilpa Bhavan, Motijheel C.A.,
Dhaka 2, BANGLADESH.
Contact: Mr. Nuruzzaman, Dir. of Mkting.
Objectives & Activities: Importer of crude degummed soy oil; private refineries also import goods.

BANGLADESH VEGETABLE OIL REFINERS' and VANASPATI MANUFACTURERS' ASSOCIATION
Sharif Mansion, Third Floor, 56/57 Motijheel Commercial Area, Dhaka 2, Bangladesh
PH: 256492.
Contact: M. Nasir, Vice Chman.
Founded: 1963
Membership: 9 firms; refiners of crude degummed soybean oil and producers of vegetable ghee/vanaspati.
Objectives & Activities: Promote, protect and safeguard the interests of members.

BELGIUM

AMERICAN SOYBEAN ASSOCIATION/WEST EUROPE
Centre International Rogier, Room 2501-2506, Boite 521, Brussels 1210, BELGIUM
PH: 217-2075 or 217-9661; TLX: 846-26128 (AMSOYA B).
Contact: Dennis L. Blankenship, Dir.
Objectives & Activities: Country directors work with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Foreign Agricultural Service staff and local individuals and groups involved with oilseed utilization, consumption and marketing.

ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONALE DE LA SAVONNERIE ET DE LA DETERGENCE (AIS)
(International Association of the Soap and Detergent Industry)
Square Marie Louise 49, Brussels B-1040, BELGIUM
PH: 32/2/230-8371; TLX: 23167 (FECHIM AIS); FAX: 32/2/230-8288.
Contact: Pierre V. Costa, Secy.Gen.
Founded:1952
Membership: 18 national associations (Western Europe & Australia) representing more than 600 companies which are active in the soap and detergent sector of industry.
Objectives & Activities: To examine all questions relating to the industry concerned with soaps, detergents and related products; to promote the common interests and knowledge of the industry represented by its member associations; to seek collective solutions to problems of common concern relating to human and environmental health; to represent the member associations in dealing with competent professional or supranational official bodies; to cooperate, as far as possible, with supranational authorities in the preparation of regulations which could affect the activities of the industry which it represents; to provide guidance for the member associations by its recommendations; to collect, exchange and disseminate all information necessary for the achievement of its objects; and in the achievement of its objects, the Association will ensure that the proposed measures will not interfere with free competition.
Publications: AIS Bulletin, bi-monthly, reserved to members; directories available from National Associations; Annual Statistical Tables, Annual, Addition 1986/1987 B.F. 6,000.

ASSOCIATION PROFESSIONNELLE DES FABRICANTS D'ALIMENTS COMPOSES (Belgian Association of Compound Feed Industry).
Gasthuistraat 31, Brussels B-1000, Belgium
PH: 32/2/512-0955; TLX: 23403 (APFACA). FAX: 32/2/514-0351.
Contact: Yuan de Jaegher, Dir.
Founded: 1944
Membership: 85 firms or organizations; animal feed factories.
Objectives & Activities: Dispatching of information regarding the sectors involved with animal feed; organizing conferences; heaving conferences with government agencies about the implementation of agricultural policy.

EEC SEED CRUSHES AND OIL PROCESSORS FEDERATION (FEDIOL)
Rue de la Loi 74, Bte. 4, Brussels 1040, BELGIUM
PH: 32/2/230-3125; TLX: 23628 (OLMA); FAX: 02/230-2274.
Contact: Andre Sieffert
Founded: 1958.
Membership: 11 national associations of the seed crushing and oil processing industry of the EC member states.
Objectives & Activities: To defend the interest, on the EC level, of the seed crushing industry and the crude oil and fat processing industry (vegetable and marine).

EUROPEAN FEED MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION (FEFAC)
Rue de la Loi, 223, Bie 3, Brussels 1040, BELGIUM
PH: 32/2/23--8715; tlx:22393 (FEFAC B); FAX: 32/2/230-5722.
Contact: Andre P. Namur, Secy, Gen.
Founded: 1959
Membership: 4 member associations & 11 correspondent members.
Objectives & activities: To promote the interests of the compound feed trade and the European livestock farmer; to ensure that the views of the compound feed trade and the represented and to enhance their reputation and that of FEFAC: to take action for the improved understanding of the role and the importance of the feed industry; to protect the industry from unfair practices & discrimination.
Publications: Feed and Food, annually, 1500, FB; Panorama, 2 times/month; Market intelligence, 2 times/month; Feed Lex, 3 times/year.

EUROPEAN VEGETABLE PROTEIN ASSOCIATION (EUVEPRO)
Leuvensestraat 29, Vilvoorde B-1800, BELGIUM
PH: 32/2/252-1052, TLX:21260 (FOODIN B); FAX: 32/2/252-4199
Contact: Amold Van Hecke, Dir.
Founded: 1977
Membership: 7 organizations representing vegetable protein producers and users.
Objectives & Activities: Provide representation and promotion of the interests of vegetable protein producers and users.
Publications: EUVEPRO Newsletter, 3-4 times/yr,free;EUVEPRO Survey of Legislations, updated when needed.

FEDERATION DES FABRICANTS D'HUILES DE BELGIQUE
(Federation of Belgian Oil Manufacturers)
74 Rue de la Loi Boite 4, B-1040 Brussels, BELGIUM
PH: 32/2/230-1192; TLX: 23628(OLMA B).
Contact: Marita Boetman, Secy.
Founded: 1945
Membership: 9 firms; oilseed processors.

INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF MARGARINE ASSOCIATIONS(IFMA)
Rue de la Loi 74,Bte.3, Brussels 1040, BELGIUM
PH:32/2/230-4810;TLX:23-628(OLMA B).
Contact: Ivan Hodac, Secy. Gen.
Founded: 1958
Membership: 22 films representing margarine producers and their national associations.
Objectives & Activities: Enable member associations to collaborate on the solution of common problems of the margarine industry and promote and defend the interests of this industry.
Publications: Newsletter, 6 issues/yr, free; Annual General Meeting Report, annually BF500.

ABIOVE -ASSOCIACAO BRASILEIRA DAS INDS. OLEOS VEGETALS
(Brazilian Vegetable Oil Industries Association)
Avenida Paulista, 460,4° Andar, Sao Paulo 01310, S.P., BRAZIL
PH: 55/11/287-3433; TLX: 55/11/32010 OR 36020(ABOV); FAX: 55/11/285-3365.
Contact: Raul Paulo Costa, Exec.Pres.
Founded: 1981
Membership: 62 oilseed processors or vegetable oil refineries.
Objectives & Activities: To represent and support the interests of Brazilian crushers and refiners, and to collaborate with the Brazilian Government to aid development of socio-economic policies.
Publications: Informativo ABIOVE, monthly, free.

COMPANHIA DE FINANCIAMENTO DA PRODUCAO, MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (GA)
Av.W-3 Norte,Quadra 514,Bloco B,70760 Brasilia, D.F., BRAZIL
PH: 272-0187;TLX:061-1110.
Contact: Francisco Jose Santos, Pres.

INTERBRAS (GA)
Rua 1° de Marco,23/4° ,20010 Rio de Janeiro, R.J., BRAZIL
Contact: Gunther Heinrich Hennies.

DSO ZARNENI HRANI I FURAZHNA (GA)
Promishlenost, Blvd.A.Stambollyski 9,1000 Sofia, BULGARIA.

CENTRE DE RECHERCHE INDUSTRIELLE DU QUEBEC (CRIQ) (GA)
(Industrial Research Center of Quebec)
333 Franquet, Sainte-Foy GIV4C7, Quebec, CANADA
PH: 418/652-2228; TLX: 051-31569; FAX: 418/652-2251.
Contact: Louise Laflamme, Mkting Analyst
Founded:1970
Membership: 450 individuals; 2 organizations.
Objectives & activities: Give assistance to Canadian manufacturers; marketing information, marketing research, diversification, etc., technical information or R&D.
Publications:Innovation, 3 times/yr., no cost.

INSTITUTE OF EDIBLE OIL FOODS
1185 Eglinton Avenue, East, Suite 101, Don Mills M3C 3C6, Ontario, CANADA
PH: 416/429-1004; FAX: 416/429-1940.
Contact: Linda Reid, Mgr.
Founded: 1954
Membership: 13 Individuals, 13 firms consisting of growers, crushers and refiners of oilseeds and manufacturers of edible oil products in Canada.
Objectives & Activities: To represent members' "common interests" through government consultation and other consumer and trade issues where applicable, a nonprofit association.

ONTARIO SOYBEAN GROWERS' MARKETING BOARD
180 Riverview Drive,P.O.Box 1199, Chatham N7M5LB, Ontario, CANADA
PH: 519/352-7730; FAX: 519/352-8983.
Contact: Fred Brandenburg, Secy.Mgr.
Founded: 1949.
Membership: 25.000 individuals; soybean producers in the Province of Ontario, Canada.
Objectives & Activities: To achieve the best possible financial returns for the soybean grower and ensure the long term viability of the soybean industry in Canada.
Publications: Newsletter, bimonthly, no cost.

PLENTY, CANADA
RR#3, Lanark KOG 1KO, Ontario, CANADA
PH: 613/278-2215; FAX: 613/278-2416.
Contact: M.Jeyabalan, Ag Program Officer
Founded: 1976
Membership: 15 individuals working as volunteers in third-world countries and home office staff.
Objectives & Activities: Work on soy agriculture and processing; water and sanitation systems; and forestry. Our aim is to see a fair sharing to the world resources.
Publications: Plenty News, twice yearly.

AMERICAN SOYBEAN ASSOCIATION/PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA
Citic International Bldg., 25th Floor, Room 4, 19 Jianguomenwal Street Beijing, PEOPLES REPUBLIC OF CHINA; PH: 502-255(ext.2541): TLX: 716-22203 (USCOP CN).
Contact: Don H. Bushman, Dir.
Objectives & Activities: Country directors work with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Foreign Agricultural Service staff and local individuals and groups involved with oilseed utilization, consumption and marketing.

IDEMA (GA
Carerra 10,#16-82, Piso 7, Bogota 1, D.E., COLOMBIA.
Contact: Guillermo P. Cardenas, Subgerente de Compras

CONSEJO NACIONAL DE PRODUCCION (CNP) (GA)
P.O.Box 2205, San Jose 1000, COSTA RICA
PH: 506/23-6033, ext.273. TLX: 376/2273 (CONAPRO): FAX: 506/339660.
Contact: Raul Gillot Fallas, Gen.Mgr.
Founded: 1948
Membership: 50 individuals; small/medium farmers and animal food producers.
Objectives & Activities: Price stabilization, production incentives and technical assistance.

KOOSPOL A.S.(GA)
Leninova 178, Prague, CZECHOSLOVAKIA
PH:0042/2/366355; TLX: 121-121 (KOOS C).
Contact: Josef Chalupa,Dir.Gen.
Objectives & Activities: Trading of soybeans and soybean meal pellets.

ZEMEDELSKE ZASOBOVANI A NAKUP (GA)
Generalni Reditelstvi, Praha 1, Opletaloca 4, CZECHOSLOVAKIA
PH; 42/265-741; TLX: 121135.
Contact: Milos Protiva, Dir.

INSTITUTO DE ESTABLIZATION DE PRECIOS (INESPRE) (GA)
Plaza de la Independencia, Santo Domingo, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
PH: 533-3111 OR 533-3117; TLX: 3460296.

MINISTERIO DE INDUSTRIAS, COMERCIO E INTEGRATION (MICEI) (GA)
Juan Leon Mera y Roca, P.O.Box 194-A, Quito, ECUADOR
PH: 541854; TLX: 022166(MICEI).
Contact: Ramon Recalde, Dir,Gen.
Objectives & Activities: Agency in charge of import tenders.

NACIONAL DE ALMACENAMIENTO Y COMM. DE PRODUCTOS AGROPECUARIOS (ENAC) (GA)
Edit MAG-2 Piso,Aves Amazonas y Eloy Alfaro, Quito, ECUADOR
PH: 544476; TLX: 2544.
Contact: Cevallos T.Francisco, Mgr.
Objectives & Activities: Import/export, domestic crop support, whole crop marketing.

NACIONAL de PRODUCTOS VITALES EMPROVIT (GA)
Edif MAG-3er Piso, Aves Amazonas y Elloy Alfaro, Quito, ECUADOR
PH: 237973; TLX: 2388.
Contact: Jorge R. Mora, Mgr.
Objectives & Activities: Import/export retail marketing.

GENERAL AUTHORITY FOR SUPPLY COMMODITIES (GA)
Ministry of Supply & Home Trade, 24 Gomhoria Street, Cairo, EGYPT
PH:937175; TLX: 2062.

ASOCIACION DE GANADEROS DEL EL SALVADOR (AGES)
(Cattlemen's Association of El Salvador)
6a. 10a Calle Pte. No. 1833, Col. Flor Blanca, San Salvador, EL SALVADOR
PH: 503/233980; TLX: 20213 (INAGRO)
Contact: Arturo Muyshandt, Pres.
Membership: 24 Individuals & companies involved in livestock operations.
Objectives & Activities: Group all livestock owners into one organization; sell veterinary medicines, feed compounds and other livestock related products.
Publications: Revista AGES, yearly, free to members.

INSTITUTO REGULADOR DE ABASTECIMIENTOS (GA).
Edif: Prodisa, 7-A Av. Norte, Psj. 3 Cntr-Gobierno, San Salvador, EL SALVADOR.

THE FEDERATION OF OILS, SEEDS & FATS ASSOCIATIONS LTD (FOSFA Int'l).
24 St. Mary Axe, London EC3A 8ER, ENGLAND
PH: 01/283-5511; TLX: 8812757 (FOSFA G); FAX: 01/623-1310.
Contact: D.A. Reffold, CEO & Secy.
Founded: 1823
Membership: 50 individuals; 500 firms or organizations. Shippers, middlemen, receivers of oilseeds, oil and fats and groundnuts.
Objectives & Activities: International contract issuing authority for the trade in oilseeds, oils and fats and HPS ground nuts. Provides regulation and arbitration services.
Publications: FOSFA Newsletter, quarterly, no cost; FOSFA manual, as required, N240; FOSFA Handbook, annual, N30.

THE GAFTA SOYA BEAN MEAL FUTURES ASSOCIATION,LTD.,
Baltic Exchange Chambers, 24/28 St. Mary Axe. London EC3A 8EP, ENGLAND
PH: 44/01/283-5146; TLX: 886984(GAFTA G).
Contact: William G. Englebright, Secy.
Founded: 1919
Membership: 680 firms associated with the worldwide food
industry.
Objectives & Activities: Promote improvements in the scientific and technical fields of the international food industry by providing routine and special analysis, long-term research, new product development. consulting, information, databases and databanks, publications, training and conferences.
Publications: Numerous publications for purchases by members and non-members; list available.

LEATHERHEAD FOOD RES.ASSOCIATION
Randalls Road, Leatherhead, Surrey. ENGLAND
PH: 44/372/376761; TLX: 929846 (FOODRA G); FAX: 44/372/386228.
Contact: J.R.Swift, Sales Mgr.
Founded: 1919.
Membership: 75 food manufacturers, and ingredient and equipment suppliers and retailers.
Objectives & Activities: Research and information services to enable member companies to operate more efficiently and with enhanced food safety.
PUBLICATIONS:Abstracts Journal, Food Science & Technology,monthly, $240/yr; Legislation manuals, regular updates, various prices; other publications available upon request.

MARGARINE & SHORTENING MANUFACTURERS' ASSOCIATIONS
6 Catherine Street, London WC2B 5JJ; ENGLAND
PH: 01/836-2460; TLX: 299388 (FDF 9); FAX: 01/836-0580.
Contact: Angela Bowden, Secy,Gen.
Membership:12 firms or organizations. All manufacturers of margarine and shortening in the United Kingdom.
Objectives & activities:Promote the interests of the margarine and shortening industry in the United Kingdom.

CENTRE TECHNIQUE INTERPROFESSIONNEL DES OLEAGINEUX METROPOLITAINS (CETIOM)
(Association of French Oilseed Producers)
174 Avenue Victor Hugo, 75116 Paris, FRANCE
PH: 331/4505-1423; TLX: 611-907 (SIDO)
Contact: Emile Chone
Founded: 1957
Membership: 110 Individuals representing associations of oilseed producers in France.
Objectives & activities: Perform applied production research for all oilseeds; extension and development.
Publications: Informations Techniques, 4 times/yr. f50/yr, Bulletin CETIOM, 4 times/yr, f50/yr.

CONSEIL INTERREGIONAL DU SOJA (CIS)
(Interregional Council of Soy)
17, Rue de Fleurance, 31400 Toulouse, FRANCE
PH: 61/538180
Contact: Emmanuel Prudon, Engineer
Founded: 1982
Membership: Producers and farmers.
Objectives & Activities: Soybean production in France.
Publications: L'inoculum, 4 times/yr.

GROUPE D'ETUDES DE PROTEINES VEGETALES (GEPV)
Association for the Study of Vegetable Proteins
10A, Rue de la Paix, Paris 75002, FRANCE
PH: 33/1/42965029; TLX: 1/230905 (STABILI); FAX: 1/47039878.
Contact: Aldo Uzzan, Scient.Consultant
Founded: 1976
Membership: 11 companies producing, marketing and/or using vegetable proteins in France.
Objectives & Activities: Communication and promotion for VPP uses in foods (scientific, industrial, legal, consumerism aspects); relations with other associations (within EUVEPRO)

INSTITUT DES CORPS GRAS (ITERG)
(Fats and Oils Institute)
10/A Rue de la Paix, 75002 Paris, FRANCE
PH: 42/965029; TLX: 230905 (STABILI PARIS).
Contact: Jean B.Chazan, Gen.Mgr.
Founded: 1943
Membership: 300 firms or organizations in the fats and oils industry.
Objectives & Activities: Conduct scientific and technical research and development on fats, oils and relate products, especially in the field of analytical and organic chemistry, biotechnology, technology (pilot plants).
Publications: Revue Francaise des Corps Gras, 10 times/yr, f940.

ONIDOL-SOJA
5 Bd. Mediterranee, Toulouse 31400, FRANCE
PH: 33/61/53-8180; TLX: 531477(F); FAX: 61/55-0837.
Contact: Prudon Emmanuel, Ingenieur
Founded: 1978
Membership: Families involved in oilseeds production and users/producers; industrials in seeds, seed storage and transformation.
Objectives & Activities: Organizing production; developing uses of soy products.
Publications: L'Inoculum, quarterly, 60f/yr.

ORGANIZATION NATIONALE INTERPROFESSIONNELLE DES OLEAGINEUX (ONIDOL) (National Oilseeds Organization)
12, Avenue George V,Paris 75008, FRANCE
PH: 33/1/47208055; TLX: 612575.
Contact: Guy Coudert, Mkting.Dir.
Founded: 1975
Membership: 7 organizations which represent oilseed production,processing and marketing.
Objectives & Activities: Represent the interests of the oilseed market in the framework of the EEC rules and French legislation on interprofessional organizations.

SOCIETE INTEROLEAGINEUSE D'ASSISTANCE ET DE DEVELOPPEMENT (S.I.A) SERVICE DOCUMENTATION
12, Avenue George V, Paris 75008, FRANCE
PH: 60.69.68.00; FAX: 67.23.82.30.
Contact: Sophie Criton, Documentalist
Founded: 1978
Membership: 80 individuals.
Objectives & Activities: Lobby for oleogeanous.

NAHRUNG EXPORT-IMPORT (GA)
Schicklerstrasse 7, 1020 Berlin, GERMANY
PH: 37/2/21480; TLX: 114893.
Contact: Manfred Wolf, Gen.Dir.
Objectives & Activities: Sole importer of soybeans and soybean products.

ZENTRAL - KOMMERZ Gmb (GA)
Parkstrasse 4-A, Berlin 1100, GERMANY
Contact: Gerhard Kuhse,Dir.Gen.

AMERICAN SOYBEAN ASSOCIATION/NORTH EUROPE
Pelzerstrasse 13, 2000 Hamburg 1, GERMANY
PH: 0049/040/330516 or 336783; TLX: 2163420 (SOYA D); FAX:49/40/327122.
Contact: Dr. Karl Fangauf, Dir.
Founded: 1960
Membership: Soybean processing industry and feed, fats and oil manufacturers.
Objectives & Activities: Marketing activities: extensive consulting, advertising, public relations addressed to consumers, industry and trade as well as research work in order to improve the quality of soybeans.

DEUTSCHE GESELLSCHAFT FUR ERNAHRUNG (DGE) (German Society of Nutrition)
Feldbergstrasse 28, D-6000 Frankfurt 1, GERMANY
PH: 069/720146
Contact: Volker Peinelt, Food Scientist
Founded: 1953
Membership: 1,700 individuals; 150 firms;
Objectives & Activities: Advise in matters of nutrition for individuals and mass catering; sponsor scientific meetings and publications.
Publications: Emahrungsuorschau, monthly, Emahrungsbericht, every 4 years, Empfehlungen Fur Die Nahrstoffzufuhr, every 5 years. Numerous publications of data and research on various matters of nutrition; list available.

DEUTSCHE GESELLSCHAFT FUR FETTWISSENSCHAFT e.V.(German Society for Fat Science)
Soester Strasse, 13, D-4400 Monster, GERMANY
PH: 0251/64745.
Contact: Heinrich Bruning, Dir.
Founded: 1936
Membership: 300 individuals; 150 firms
Objectives & Activities: Promote unity and common goals among different disciplines within the fats industry.
Publications: Fett Wissenschaft Technologie (Fat Science Technology), 14 times/yr., DM450,80.

MARGARINE-INSTITUTE FUR GESUNDE ERNAHRUNG
Friesenweg 1, D-2000 Hamburg 50, GERMANY
PH: 040/882091.
Contact: Peter A. Zanger, Dir.
Founded: 1962
Membership: 11 margarine manufacturers.
Objectives & Activities: To improve the image of vegetable premium margarine through PR activities by providing information on raw materials, manufacturing and product properties (include health aspects).
Publications: Pressedienst Margarine Institut (PDM)6 times/yr, free of charge.

VERBAND DEUTSCHER OELMUHLEN E.V.
Kronprinzenstrasse 24, D-5300 Bonn 2, GERMANY
PH: 0228-363056; TLX: 885630 (OELVB D); FAX:0228/361268
Contact: Hanno Juhe, Secy.Gen.
Founded: 1901
Membership: 1 individual, 15 firms active in the seed-crushing and oil refining business.
Objectives & Activities: Representation of the industry and its interests to national authorities, legislative bodies and trade association through membership in European and international trade associations.

VEREIN DER GETRELDEHANDLER DER HAMBURGER BORSE e.V.
Borse-Kontor 24, Adolphsplatz 1, D-2000 Hamburg 11, GERMANY
PH: 040/362025: TLX: 17/403968 (VDGH); FAX: 040/362029
Contact: Ferdinand Kemme, Dir.Gen.
Founded: 1868
Membership: 165 firms; importers' exporters and merchants of grain, feedstuffs, legumes, seeds and the respective brokers.
Objectives & Activities: Taking the interest of the trade, representing and administrating the exchange and arbitrations.

ANAVI (GA)
Av.de la Reforma 8-60 Zona 9, Edif.Galerias Reforma, 9° Nivel, Guatemala City, GUATEMALA
PH: 502/2/311381 or 311389; TLX: 6215 (ANAVI GU); FAX: 502/23476.
Contact: Mario A. Motta, Gen.Mgr.

MINISTERIO DE RECURSOS NATURALES (GA)
Tegucigalpa, HONDURAS.
Contact: Cesar Noe Pino.

AGRIMPEX (GA)
Munich Ferenc u.22, Budapest 1392, HUNGARY
PH: 36/1/1113-800; TLX: 225751.
Contact: A Vermes Gen.Dir.
Objectives & Activities: Soybeans, soy meal, soybean oil

AGROKOMPLEX CENTRAL SOYA TAKARMANYOZSTECHNOLOGIAL EGYUTTMUKODES
(Agrokomplex, Central Soya Cooperation for Feeding Technology)
Zichyujfalu 8112, HUNGARY
PH: 36/06-22/11145-218; TLX: 21249.
Contact: Gabor Reischl, Dir.
Founded: 1970
Membership: 355 firms including state farm and farm cooperatives.
Publications: Agrokomplex Informatio, quarterly.

GRAIN TRUST-HUNGARY (GA)
Dorottya 1, P.O.Box 232, Budapest 1368, HUNGARY
PH: 36/1/183900; TLX: 22-4451.
Contact: Daniel Lacfi, Gen.Mgr.
Founded: 1965
Membership: 19 county enterprises, 1 research institute and 1 service center.
Objectives & Activities: Grain Trust is responsible for:(1)procuring of wheat, maize & other feedstuffs; (2) milling for human consumption (100% of the country); (3) producing mixed feed for domestic animals (50% of the country)
Publications:GABONAIPAR (Grain Industry);quarterly;no cost.

MAGYAR ELELMEZESIPARI TUDOMANYOS EGYESULET (Hungarian Scientific Society for Food Industry)
Akademia Utca 1-3,P.O.Box 5, H-1361 Budapest, HUNGARY
PH: 36/1/122-859; TLX: 225792 (MITESZ)
Contact: Istvan Toth-Zsiga, Secy.Gen.
Founded: 1949
Membership: Approximately 12,000 individuals. Membership is free for scientists and practical technicians.
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Objectives & Activities: Develop and stimulate research in all fields of the food industry; to interpret results and transmit findings to those in the practice.

THE BOMBAY OILSEEDS & OILS EXCHANGE LTD.
Jenabai Building, Yusuf Meheralli Road, P.O.Box 13009, Bombay 400003, Maharashtra, INDIA
PH: 91/22/324361 or 321510.
Contact: Gunvant K.Shah,Secy.
Founded:1938
Membership: 500 traders/manufacturers of oilseeds, oils and oilcakes and articles manufactured out of same.
Objectives & Activities: Promote and protect the interests of the persons engaged in the trade or business of oilseeds, oils, oilcakes and articles manufactured out of same.
Publications: Oilseeds & Oils Bulletin, daily,RS.400/non-members, RS.300/members;Oils & Oilseeds Journal, Monthly, RS.240/domestic,US$35/foreign.

COOPERATIVE LEAGUE OF THE USA (CLUSA)
805 Chiransiv Tower, 43 Nehru Place, New Delhi 110019, INDIA
PH: 91/11/641-7374; TLX: 031-62584.
Contact: Thomas R. Carter, Rep.
Founded: 1916
Membership: 400 firms or organizations which are cooperative businesses of all kinds.
Objectives & Activities: The promotion of business development and trade relationships, mutual cooperation and education.

THE GRAIN RICE AND OILSEEDS MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION
72-80 Yusuf Meheralli Road Bombay 400003, INDIA
PH: 324021 or 324022.
Contact: R.J.Bhatt,Secy.
Founded: 1899
Membership: 1,049 traders dealing in wholesale foodgrains and oilseeds.
Objectives & Activities: Promote the foodgrains and oilseeds trade. Publications: Vanijya, monthly, RS.10/yr.

INDIAN OIL AND PRODUCE EXPORTERS ASSOCIATION
78-79 Bajaj Bhawan, 7th Floor, Nariman Point Bombay 400 021, Maharashtra, INDIA
PH: 91/22/202-3225 or 202-9295; TLX: 011-5637(IOPE).
Contact: G.Chandra Shekhar, Secy.
Founded: 1956
Membership: 240 processors and exporters of oilseeds, edible peanuts and castor oil; merchants, brokers, surveyors, etc.
Objectives & Activities:To promote production and export of oilseeds and edible peanuts; appointed by the government of India as the agency to monitor and promote export; dissemination of market information.
Publications: IOPEA Trade Vision, monthly,(suspended for the time being), for members only.

INDIAN VEGETABLE OIL EXPORT ASSOCIATION (IVOEA)
c/o I.O.P.E.A.78/79 Bajal Bhawan, 7th Floor, Nariman Point, Bombay 40014, Maharashtra, INDIA
PH: 022/2023225 or 2029295: TLX: 011-5637(IOPE).
Contact: G. Chandra Shekhar, Secy.
Membership: 30 manufacturers of castor oil; exporters of castor oil, meal and castor derivatives.
Objectives & Activities: Promote export of castor oil and derivatives from india.

KURNOOL OIL MILLERS' ASSOCIATION
Shop 1,Agricultural Market Yard Bellary Road, Kumool 518003, INDIA
PH: 91/08518/20598.
Contact: Chandrakant Shah, Pres.
Founded: 1973
Membership: 14 firms manufacturing groundnut, cottonseed and sunflower oil.
Objectives & Activities: Inform members of all various government orders, taxation and labour laws and work as a liaison between government and members.

THE MADRAS OIL AND SEEDS ASSOCIATION
16, Francis Street, P.O.Box. 1639, Madras 600001, Tamil Nadu, INDIA
PH: 583318 or 587893.
Contact: T.R. Thambu Reddi, Secy.
Founded: 1946
Membership: 26 individuals: 275 firms or organizations. Twelve Managing Committee Members get elected yearly by the General Body who look after administration and other matters.
Objectives & Activities: To do chamber work; act as a liaison with government and other agencies in solving problems of trade; analyze oilseeds, oils and oilcakes, etc., circulate statistics and other important matters among members.
Publications: Daily Market Report, daily, RS. 150/yr.

OILS AND SEEDS IMPORTERS ASSOCIATION OF INDIA
76-79 Bajaj Bhawan, 7th Floor. Nariman Point Bombay 400 021. Maharashtra, INDIA
PH: 91/22/202-3225 or 202-9295: TLX: 011-5637 (IOPE)
Contact: G. Ghandra Shekhar, Secy.
Founded: 1978
Membership: 150 importers and dealers in oils. oilseeds and fats; brokers, surveyors, manufacturers of oils, oilmeals, etc.
Objectives & Activities: To coordinate and monitor imports of oils, seeds and fats into India; to assist members in their import operations; to act as a liaison with the government on matters of interest to trade.

PROTEIN FOODS AND NUTRITION DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION OF INDIA (PFNDAI)
Mahalaxmi Chambers, 22 Bhulabhai Desai Road, Bombay 400 026, Maharashira, INDIA
PH: 91/22/492 8858 or 4938998
Contact: Hattiangadi S. Gurudas, Exec.Dir.
Founded: 1968
Membership: 40 firms or organizations and 5 individuals who are the leading manufacturers of foods, beverage and related products such as equipment, government organizations concerned with food and nutrition. R&D institutions and others interested in this field.
Objectives & Activities: Nutrition education, surveys and consultancy to national and international organizations. Assist government in the formulation of standards and legislation. Currently deeply involved in soyfood promotion in India.
Publications: PENDAI Newsletter, monthly RS. 120/yr.

THE SOYBEAN PROCESSORS ASSOCIATION OF INDIA (SOPA)
Scheme No.53 Malviya Nagar, A.B.Road, Indore-452008 M.P., INDIA
PH: 38554 or 23668; TLX: 0735-308(SOPA IN).
Contact: Dr.G.A. Sulebele, Chief Exec.
Founded: 1977.
Membership: 93 processors, exporters; 221 allied trader, brokers.
Objectives & Activities: To promote agriculture, processing and marketing of soybeans and products derived therefrom; export of soybean meal; assist exporters; monitor exports on behalf of the government of India; and to conduct R&D work with a view to advance technology for the manufacture and utilization of soybeans, soybean products & by-products.
Publications: SOPA Digest, monthly.

THE STATE TRADING CORP. OF INDIA, LTD. (GA)
Market information & Research Div. Chandralck, 36 Janpath, New Delhi 110001, INDIA
Contact: P. Kumar, Mkting. Mgr.

BULOG (NATIONAL LOGISTIC AGENCY) (GA)
Jalan Jenderal, Galot Subroto Kav 49, Jakarta, INDONESIA
PH: 62/21/512209; TLX: 073-7964-4303.
Contact: Bustanil Antin, Chrman.

PT.PP. BERDIKARI (GA)
J1M.1. Ridwan Rais No.7, Jakarta 10110, INDONESIA
PH: 636633 or 634455; TLX: 41311 (BERDIK IA).
Contact: H. Ahmad Nurhani, Vice Pres.
Objectives & Activities: Domestic distribution of soybeans.

ASSOCIAZIONE ITALIANA DELL'INDUSTRIA OLEARIA (ASSITOL)
(Italian Oil Industry Association)
3 Via del Governo Vecchio, 00186 Rome, ITALY
PH: 06/6543251; TLX:610552 (ASSIOL I).
Contact: Giorgio Gilenti, Gen.Dir.
Founded: 1972.
Membership: Approximately 100 firms involved with olive oil, seed oil, technical oils, refined olive residue oil, margarine, vegetable proteins, semi-raw materials and improvers for the bakery and confectionery industry.
Objectives & Activities: Represent members and their interests.
Publications: Bulletin, monthly, for members only.

JAMAICA COMMODITY TRADING CO.,LTD.(GA)
8 Ocean Blvd.P.O.Box 47, Kingston, JAMAICA.

JAPAN

AMERICAN SOYBEAN ASSOCIATION/JAPAN
Akasaka Tokyo Building, 11 Floor, 2-14-3 Nagata-cha, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100, JAPAN
PH:81/03/593-2501 TLX: 23-7402322 (SOYA-UC); FAX:81/3/593-9177.
Contact: Lars Wiedermann, Dir.
Founded: 1956.
Objectives & Activities: Country directors work with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Foreign Agricultural Service staff and local individuals and groups involved with oilseed utilization, consumption and marketing.

JAPAN MARGARINE, SHORTENING AND LARD INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION
27-8, 3- Chome Nihonbashi, Hamacho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103, JAPAN
PH: 03/666-6159.
Contact: Mitsuo Shimura, Man Dir.
Founded: 1947
Membership: 26 firms, manufacturers of margarine. shortening, refined lard, refined processed oils and fats, fats spreads, etc.
Objectives & Activities: Cultivate mutual friendship and exchange information; improve production technology and ensure sanitation, distribution and promotion of safety for edible processed oils and fats; improve distribution and promote consumption of edible processed oils and fats; support research and development; compile statistics and information; and to submit a report to enquiries by government and municipal offices offering the industries opinions.

JAPAN OILSEED PROCESSORS ASSOCIATION
Yushi Kogyo Kailkan Building 13-11,3-Chome, Nihonbashi, Tokyo 103, JAPAN
PH: 03/271-2706; FAX: 03/271-2707.
Contact: Hiroshi Higashimon, Man Dir.
Founded: 1962.
Membership: 30 Japanese oilseed processors.
Objectives & Activities: To protect the interests of members and the industry.
Publications: Wagakuni No. Yushijiya (Report on Oil & Fets) annually, #2.200.00; Yushi Geppo (Report on Oil & Fats) monthly, #800.00.

JAPAN VEGETABLE PROTEIN FOOD ASSOCIATION
5th Floor, Yamagata Building, 1-23-10 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107, JAPAN
PH: 03/591-2524.
Contact: Kazuo Imalsumi, Man. Dir.
Founded: 1975
Membership: 5 firms and 1 organization representing 2,700 soy sauce manufacturers.
Objectives & Activities: Promote the international soy sauce industry.

YURYO YUSHUTSUNYU KYOGIKAL
The Japan Oil & Fat Importer & Exporters Association (JOFIEA) 6th Floor, Kyoda Building (Shinhondome), 10-12 Nihonbashi Horidome-cho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103, JAPAN
PH: 03/662-9821: FAX: 03/667-7667
Contact: Hideo Kaeahara, Exec. Dir.
Founded: 1951
Membership: 20 firms or organizations which are trading houses for oilseeds, oils & fats.
Objectives & Activities: To coordinate import & export transactions for soybeans, oil-bearing seeds.
Publications: Statistics of Oilseeds, Oils & Oilcakes, annual, free of charge.

ZENKOKU MARGARINE SELZO KYODO KUMIAI
(Japan Margarine Manufacturers Cooperative)
3-27-8, Nihonbashi Hamacho Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103, JAPAN
PH: 81/03/661-2561.
Contact: Shigeru Iwama, Exec.Dir.
Founded: 1955
Membership: 12 manufacturers of margarine, shortening, refined lard and/or other processed edible oil products.
Objectives & Activities: Arrange joint business transactions (purchases, sales, etc.) and financing for members; promote and protect the interests of members.

ZENKOKU TOFU ABURAGE DHKO KUMIAI RENGOKAI
(Japan Tofu & Fried Tofu Association)
1-16-22 Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo 110, JAPAN
PH: 81/03/833-9351.
Contact: Tetsuya Sato, Gen. Mgr.
Founded: 1939
Membership: 13,714 individuals (tofu manufacturers) who belong to 46 prefectural tofu associations.
Objectives & Activities: Support the management of member tofu shops through education program on tofu marketing, including labelling requirements; data collection of tofu industries; cooperative purchase of raw materials, cleaning and distribution of soybeans; tolu and soymilk point of sales promotions.
Publications: Zentoren Dayori, monthly, free.