The 34th Academic Annual Conference and Product Expo of the Oils and Fats Branch of the Chinese Cereals and Oils Association Convenes in Jining, Shandong
The 34th Academic Annual Conference and Product Expo of the Oils and Fats Branch of the Chinese Cereals and Oils Association was grandly held in Jining, Shandong Province, from November 15–16, 2023. Hosted by the Oils and Fats Branch of the Chinese Cereals and Oils Association, the event was organized by CHEMSTA Machinery Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
Themed “Carrying Forward Success, Striving for High-Quality Development, and Rebuilding Glory in Oils and Fats,” the conference aimed to unite industry experts, scholars, and enterprise representatives to explore cutting-edge trends in oils and fats technology and drive high-quality industrial growth.
Distinguished Attendees
The conference was honored by the presence of Professor Lu Jingbo, President of the Chinese Cereals and Oils Association; Professor Zhang Guifeng, former President; Professor Wang Ruiyuan, former Director of the Oils and Fats Branch; Academician Jin Zhengyu of the Chinese Academy of Engineering and Professor at Jiangnan University; Professor Dong Shijie, President of Wuhan Polytechnic University; Sun Lianqiang, General Manager of CHEMSTA Machinery Manufacturing Co., Ltd.; and Professor He Dongping, Director of the Oils and Fats Branch of the Chinese Cereals and Oils Association and Professor at Wuhan Polytechnic University. Over 600 attendees, including leaders, experts, researchers, and industry representatives from across the sector, participated.
Charting a New Blueprint for the Oils and Fats Industry
The event featured four components: an opening ceremony, invited academic reports, technical forums, and a product exhibition. Professor Wang Xingguo of Jiangnan University and Executive Vice President of the Oils and Fats Branch, presided over the opening ceremony and invited reports.
Professor He Dongping, Director of the Oils and Fats Branch, delivered a welcome address, emphasizing that this year’s conference coincided with the 40th anniversary of the branch’s establishment. He highlighted the branch’s unwavering commitment to advancing China’s oils and fats industry over four decades and outlined its future strategy: leveraging “high-level technological self-reliance” to strengthen industrial chains, foster innovation, and build a modern, secure, and controllable grain and oil industry system to support China’s national rejuvenation.
Professor Lu Jingbo stressed that China’s self-sufficiency rate in edible oils is currently only ~35%. Facing global supply-demand imbalances, he urged coordinated efforts to “expand sources and conserve resources,” proposing four priorities: enhancing industrial resilience, nurturing young talent, optimizing academic exchanges, and deepening international collaboration to boost global competitiveness.
Professor Dong Shijie noted Wuhan Polytechnic University’s legacy as a pioneer in grain industry education. He proposed establishing a “Global Oils and Fats Community,” advancing green processing and smart manufacturing, and cultivating interdisciplinary talents with international perspectives.
Mr. Zhang Dong highlighted Jining’s strategic advantages as a hub for the “North-South Grain Transportation Corridor” and its commitment to green, intelligent, and high-end grain processing upgrades. He pledged to leverage the conference to create a world-class business environment and establish Jining as a leader in oils and fats innovation.
CHEMSTA: Pioneering Innovation in Oils and Fats
In the field of plant oil processing, CHEMSTA has consistently prioritized “professionalism and efficiency,” focusing on energy-saving, emission-reduction, and intelligent manufacturing. In 2025, CHEMSTA will build a 5,000-ton/day soybean processing project, underscoring its commitment to high-quality industry development. The company invests heavily in plant protein deep-processing technologies, constructing the world’s largest single-line soybean concentrate protein production lines (for feed and food grades), peanut protein lines, and multiple soybean white flake production lines, driving continuous technological breakthroughs.
Harnessing Expertise for Optimal Solutions
The opening ceremony included key announcements, such as the “Call for Action in China’s Oils and Fats Industry” by Zhang Hui, Chairman of Hainan AOSCAR International Grains and Oils Co., Ltd., and the release of the new book “Advancing the Oils and Fats Branch of the Chinese Cereals and Oils Association” by Professor Wang Yong of Jinan University. Professor Bi Yanlan of Henan University of Technology announced outstanding papers and reviewers in the China Oils and Fats journal, highlighting the industry’s tradition of academic excellence.
Keynote Reports and Technical Breakthroughs
Academician Jin Zhengyu of Jiangnan University delivered a keynote on the grain industry’s development trajectory during the 14th Five-Year Plan and future prospects. Professor Wang Yong shared insights on molecular structure-function mechanisms in lipids, while Professor Bi Yanlan addressed challenges in rapeseed oil processing.
Specialized Technical Forums
The conference’s technical forums focused on green processing, smart equipment, lipid functional development, quality control, and safety standards. Innovations included alcohol-based protein extraction, oilseed puffing, AI applications, and DHA synthesis technologies. Discussions on byproduct utilization and international standard harmonization highlighted trends toward precision nutrition and sustainable manufacturing.
CHEMSTA’s Technological Leadership
As a national high-tech enterprise and “Little Giant” in specialized manufacturing, CHEMSTA has focused on plant oil extraction, refining, and plant protein equipment since 2007. Its SPC soybean protein concentrate-alcohol-based protein concentration technology leads the industry in global market share, with products exported to 50+ countries. At the conference, Vice President and Researcher Lin Fengyan presented a report on key technologies in oilseed protein high-value processing, showcasing CHEMSTA’s international leadership in intelligent, large-scale production and cold-pressed cake utilization.
Celebrating 40 Years of Excellence
Coinciding with the Oils and Fats Branch’s 40th anniversary, the product expo showcased four decades of achievements, featuring cutting-edge engineering, equipment, and publications from leading institutions and enterprises.
A Catalyst for Industry Innovation
This year’s conference provided a platform for academic exchange, technological collaboration, and strategic alignment. Through in-depth discussions and industry dialogues, participants solidified their commitment to advancing China’s oils and fats industry, ensuring its global competitiveness and sustainable growth.
About CHEMSTA Machinery Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
A national high-tech enterprise and “Little Giant” in specialized manufacturing, CHEMSTA has specialized in plant oil extraction, refining, and plant protein equipment since 2007. Its alcohol-based protein concentration technology holds the top market share in China, with products exported to over 50 countries. CHEMSTA’s production capacity ranks among the top three nationwide, and its participation in this conference underscored its leadership in plant protein equipment innovation.
