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The award recognizes the company’s global ambition and commitment to improve the well-being of the state of Iowa at the international level.
Presenting the award was Consul General Zhao Weiping, the Chinese Consul General to Chicago. Hosted by the Chinese Association of Iowa, Consul General Zhao, along with his seven member delegation, toured Kemin as well as other Des Moines companies to share knowledge, learn about business operations and enhance relations between Iowa and China.
“The Chinese Association of Iowa’s 25th Anniversary Committee selected Kemin as an honoree for its distinguished achievement in developing a successful international business partnership with China and the Iowa Chinese community,” stated Swallow Yan, Chinese Association of Iowa executive director. “Kemin leaders have demonstrated passion, vision and commitment for the nearly three-decade-long partnership with Chinese Association of Iowa and Chinese people and government. We are very proud of our partnership with Kemin.”
For 25 years the Chinese Association of Iowa has represented Chinese Americans by advocating for business, economic and community development initiatives across the state. Each year a committee evaluates Iowa companies and individuals and selects those that demonstrate generosity and a strong effort to enrich Iowa through leadership, volunteerism, sacrifice and advocacy.
“We are honored to be recognized among other impressive Iowa leaders who, like us, are committed to guiding their company and the state to new global heights,” said R.W. Nelson, Kemin co-founder.
A global bioscience company headquartered in Des Moines, Kemin is committed to its vision of improving the quality of life by positively impacting half the world’s population every day with its products and services. To support the company’s growth and achieve its vision, Kemin launched a global expansion plan in 2010, making significant investments to its headquarters in Des Moines as well as regional headquarters located around the world. Kemin recently expanded its operations in China which include offices in Shanghai, manufacturing in Ningbo and offices, manufacturing and research facilities in Zhuhai.
About Kemin Inspired Molecular Solutions™
Kemin (kemin.com) provides “inspired molecular solutions” specifically developed to provide nutrition and health benefits for humans and animals. Committed to feed and food safety, Kemin maintains top-of-the-line manufacturing facilities where approximately 500 specialty ingredients are made for the global feed and food industries as well as the health, nutrition and beauty markets. A privately held, family-owned and operated company, Kemin has more than 1,600 employees and operates in 90 countries with manufacturing facilities in Belgium, Brazil, China, India, Italy, Singapore, South Africa and the United states.
About The Chinese Association of Iowa
The Chinese Association of Iowa (iowachinese.org) was founded in 1987 in Des Moines, Iowa. The CAI is a community-based, member-focused, and non-profit organization that represents the business, economic and community development of Iowa's young, strong and influential Chinese American community. CAI has made great strides in representing Chinese Americans and aims to promote cultural diversity and enrichment in the local community.
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