US Soybean Council Celebrates 'Soy Day 2026', Shares Professional Training Achievements

The U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) celebrated the achievements of its soybean industry professionals at the 'Soy Day 2026' event in Seoul. The gathering marked the integrated graduation ceremony for participants of the Soy Oil Master, Soy Food Master, and Soybean Meal Master programs.

USSEC, a global non-profit representing the U.S. soybean industry, focuses on promoting the value of American soybeans and their products worldwide. Its Korean office, established in 1980, acts as a bridge for soybean trade between the U.S. and Korea, offering various programs to support the Korean food and feed industries.

The 'Soy Day' event served as a platform to review the outcomes of USSEC's specialized soybean education initiatives. New and returning graduates discussed the versatility of U.S. soybeans in the food, foodservice, and feed sectors, alongside the importance of sustainable production values. The event was attended by key figures from the U.S. soybean industry, including Carlos Salinas, USSEC Director for East Asia, and Victor Bohuslavsky, USB Director.

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This year's Soy Day was an opportunity to share the graduation achievements of the three master programs with both existing and new masters, and to reaffirm the value of U.S. soybeans.

The Soy Oil Master program, running since 2018, has trained 876 professionals, with 152 new graduates this year. The Soy Food Master program has produced 496 experts, adding 109 new graduates in 2026. The Soybean Meal Master program, launched last year, now has 107 specialists after graduating 52 new participants.

USSEC anticipates that the expertise gained through these master programs will drive the wider adoption of soybeans and responsible ingredient use in the industry. Beyond education, USSEC actively promotes the quality, stable supply, and sustainable production of U.S. soybeans through seminars, industry collaborations, and marketing campaigns. The council plans to maintain its cooperative efforts with Korean industries to enhance professional capabilities and boost bilateral soybean trade.

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Moving forward, we will continue our long-term cooperation with the Korean industry based on the stable supply and sustainable production value of U.S. soybeans.