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Blog: Science Perspectives

January 9, 2026

New Dietary Guidelines for Americans Affirm Soy’s Uniquely Beneficial Role in the Diet

SNI Global recognizes the release of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (Dietary Guidelines), 2025-2030, which reinforce the importance of adequate protein intake—including high-quality plant proteins such as tofu and tempeh—and essential fats for optimal health—like those contained in soybean oil. Soy plays an important nutritional and cultural role in the U.S. diet and is well-positioned […]

September 4, 2025

Scientists Advocate for Nutrient-Focused Evaluation of Foods Deemed “Ultra- Processed”

A new generation of plant-based meat alternatives highlights the shortcomings of food classification systems focused entirely on the level of processing. ST. LOUIS (September 4, 2025) — Two peer-reviewed publications, one in Frontiers in Nutrition and the other in the Journal of Food Science, caution against food classification systems that focus entirely on the extent […]

August 11, 2025

U.S. Soy Campaign Highlights Skin Benefits in Korean Beauty Market

SNI Global recently had the opportunity to play a key role in the U.S. Soy campaign hosted by the U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) in Seoul, South Korea, from June 11-13. Charlotte Martin, MS, RDN, represented SNI Global at this unique venue.  The three-day event brought together U.S. soybean industry leaders (including representatives from the […]

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As an organization that brings value and third-party credibility, SNI Global offers members a wide range of benefits that fall into three main categories: scientific affairs and research, communications and outreach, and government affairs.

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We value our SNI Global membership in numerous areas of outreach, communications, and research. SNI Global continues to provide credibility on issues related to soy and human health, such as contributions to the recent publication refuting soy as an endocrine disruptor.

Jody Mason

Danone North America

The industry members’ perspectives on the importance of soy as a food and beverage ingredient, coupled with ready access to all the human health and wellness related soy research results, assists our organization in more effectively positioning U.S. soy in our global efforts to find and establish new overseas markets for U.S. soybean farmers.

Marypat Corbett

American Soybean Association World Initiative for Soy in Human Health (ASA/WISHH)