October 10, 2013
International Feed Industry Federation re-elects Mario Sergio Cutait as chairman
Press release
The International Feed Industry Federation''s (IFIF) 26th general assembly delegates unanimously re-elected Mario Sergio Cutait as its chairman for the 2014-15 term of office.
Recognising Cutait''s successful leadership since 2012 under which IFIF experienced strong growth in strategic projects and deeper relationships with international stakeholders while attracting a range of new members from across the globe.
Cutait, on accepting his second term as chairman, thanked delegates for their trust, as well as all IFIF members for their contributions to their success over the last two years, which strengthens IFIF as the voice of the global feed industry as an essential participant in the food chain that provides sustainable, safe and nutritious food.
He added, "Through our efforts and partnerships we have positively impacted the environmental footprint, the international regulatory framework, the efficiency and the image of our industry. As we work together in the next years we continue to be guided by our sustainability aims- produce more, using less, at an affordable cost to the consumer, while championing science-based decisions, the need for continued innovation and better technologies, as well as regulatory convergence and free and fair trade."
Prior to leading IFIF, Cutait was the first President of Feedlatina, the Latin American Feed Industry Association and former President of Sindirações, the Brazilian Feed Industry Association.
The IFIF chairman also welcomed and congratulated various organisations for their election to the IFIF Board of Directors for the 2014- 2015 term.
The International Feed Industry Federation (IFIF) is made up of national and regional feed associations, feed related organisations, and corporate members from around the globe, representing over 80% of the feed production worldwide. IFIF provides a unified leadership and coordinating role in order to contribute to the sustainable supply of safe, healthy feed and therefore food.
Mario Sergio Cutait, Chairman,
International Feed Industry Federation (IFIF)