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The European Feed Manufacturers' Federation (FEFAC) was founded in 1959 by five national compound feed associations from France, Belgium, Germany, Italy and the Netherlands.

FEFAC membership today consists of national associations from EU Member States as full members and of an increasing number of observer members from non-EU countries. FEFAC is the only independent spokesman of the European Compound Feed Industry at the level of the European Institutions. FEFAC holds observer status in CODEX Alimentarius.

News

July 09, 2020

EPRUMA Statement: Policy targets should aim at ensuring responsible use of veterinary antibiotics

The EU Farm to Fork strategy published in May sets out proposals for legislative revisions and targets to ensure a transition in Europe to a more sustainable food system. EPRUMA welcomes the ambition of the transition and highlights that the livestock sector has already made great progress in working towards the antimicrobial use target outlined. » read more
June 05, 2020

FEFAC signs open letter highlighting the value of animal agriculture

Almost 70 groups and individuals representing farmers, producers, vets and researchers from across the world have written an “open letter” to highlight the valuable role that animal agriculture has held during the Covid-19 pandemic.» read more
May 14, 2020

An animal health scientist’s point of view on the alleged connection between food production and COVID-19

Brussels, 14 May 2020 – The crisis is a fact, the way out uncertain. We see the deadly virus as the very real and almost only truth and act accordingly. Almost every social, commercial and political act today starts from the COVID-perspective. The European Commission reprioritises its major research funding instrument Horizon 2020, the publication of the Commission’s Green Deal Farm to Fork Strategy is delayed and “should reflect the lessons of the COVID-19 pandemic in relation to food security”.» read more
April 09, 2020

COVID-19 IMPACTS ON THE EU GRAIN TRADE, OILCRUSHING FARM ANIMAL FEED SECTOR

During these times of crisis, COCERAL, FEDIOL, FEFAC, their member associations and individual companies are fully committed to fulfil their core mission: to continuously supply the food and feed chain by ensuring that nutritious and safe products are available at all times to the food and livestock industry. This helps provide access to affordable food to all European citizens and adequate nutrition to animal husbandry. » read more
April 09, 2020

JOINT STATEMENT FROM THE INTERNATIONAL LIVESTOCK PARTNERSHIP ON COVID-19

In these troubled times, international collaboration between the governmental and private sectors is more important than ever to ensure food safety, food security and nutrition and thus improving the general welfare of people around the world. Industry and global intergovernmental organizations must work together to ensure that both national food markets and the world market continue to be transparent, stable and reliable sources of food supply.» read more
April 01, 2020

European compound feed and premix sector commitment to ensure food security by providing essential feed products and services to livestock and fish farmers

FEFAC, its member associations and individual feed companies are fully committed, to fulfil their core mission: providing Europe’s farm animals and farmed fish with the adequate nutrition to ensure safe and high-quality foodstuffs of animal origin, during these times of crises.» read more
March 13, 2020

The EU livestock chain calls for a fair recognition of the assets of the livestock sector in Sustainable Food Systems

Ahead of the publication of the Farm to Fork Strategy, a gathering of 11 EU organisations of the livestock chain, including FEFAC, issued a common vision on the Green Deal, highlighting the positive contribution of animal products and feed to Sustainable Food Systems.» read more
January 07, 2020

Feed & Food 2018

The 2018 edition of the FEFAC statistical yearbook Feed & Food was finalized and edited in December 2019. » read more
December 20, 2019

Significant increase of responsible soy usage by the European feed industry in 2018

FEFAC, representing the EU compound feed and premix industry carried out its 3rd internal monitoring on the usage of responsible soy for the calendar year 2018.» read more
October 31, 2019

Interview with Nick Major on GFLI

FEFAC President Nick Major gave an interview to Feednavigator.com in his role as Vice-Chair to GFLI» read more
August 24, 2019

Feed Formulators Europe 2019 - 26 September 2019 in Amsterdam

Feed Formulators Europe is the new one day seminar taking place on Thursday 26 September 2019 in Amsterdam. Co-located with Feed Additives Europe 2019, the content has been designed to meet the challenges of feed formulation across a variety of species.» read more
June 20, 2019

Inventory of Research Infrastructures for the cattle sector in Europe

SmartCow launched a survey to establish a database of all existing Research Infrastructures in Europe in the cattle sector, and on this basis an interactive map of these infrastructures.» read more
June 05, 2019

Animal Nutrition as key factor to support animal health

At the OIE World Assembly on 26-31 May 2019, Alexandra de Athayde, IFIF Director, underlined that animal nutrition is an important contributor to promote animal health and welfare. She also reiterated the global feed industry commitment to strong biosecurity measures for operations under its control to ensure feed safety and integrity.» read more
May 21, 2019

The European Commission published EU Feed protein balance sheet 2017/2018

On 20 May 2019, the EC published the updated EU Feed Protein Balance sheet which includes data on roughage for the first time. The EU Feed Protein Balance provides a comprehensive overview of EU feed supply. Looking at the total EU use of feed consumption, about 80% of the feed is from EU origin. Roughage, such as grass and silage maize, is the main source of feed protein, representing 45% of EU total feed use, ahead of oilseed meals (26%) and cereals (24%) (tbc).» read more
May 10, 2019

The ECJ ruling on mutagenesis requires a change in EU GMO legislation

On 23 April 2019, 22 EU food and feed chain organisations jointly signed a letter urging Member States and the EU Commission to ensure EU legislation allows EU operators of the food and feed chain to preserve access to competitive supply of innovative food and feed ingredients. On 9 May 2019, the letter received support from four additional business organisations. In total, 26 organisations are reiterating their concern about the European Court of Justice ruling on case C-528/16.» read more
March 18, 2020

EU grains, oilseeds and feed value chain partners call on the Commission to take urgent steps to avoid disruption of food and feed supply in Europe

Brussels, 17 March 2020 – Given the dramatic consequences of the spread of COVID-19, the priority of the whole food and feed supply chain is obviously to strictly comply with EU and national instructions to prevent further dissemination of the virus among its employees, suppliers and customers. » read more
February 06, 2020

Registration OpenTo FEFAC XXIX Congress

“TOWARDS A CARBON NEUTRAL FEED AND LIVESTOCK INDUSTRY” » read more
December 20, 2019

Significant increase of responsible soy usage by the European feed industry in 2018

FEFAC, representing the EU compound feed and premix industry carried out its 3rd internal monitoring on the usage of responsible soy for the calendar year 2018.» read more
December 10, 2019

The European Green Deal

The European Feed Industry committed to supporting further development of sustainable livestock and aquaculture systems » read more
December 10, 2019

European Livestock Voice

European livestock sector unites to ‘burst’ the myths surrounding the sector » read more
December 09, 2019

EU COMPOUND FEED PRODUCTION IN 2019 DOWN BY 0.9%

RETURN TO NORMAL WEATHER MARKET PATTERN FOR CATTLE FEED» read more
November 26, 2019

European industries unite to call for an ambitious EU industrial strategy

Industry4Europe, a coalition of 149 sector Associations representing the diversity of the EU’s industrial base, today published its new Joint Paper ‘A long-term strategy for Europe’s industrial future: from words to action’. Through cross-sectoral recommendations, the Industry4Europe coalition contributes to the future EU industrial strategy announced by European Commission President-Elect Ursula von der Leyen.» read more
November 13, 2019

12 November 2019 - Grain traders, crushers and compound feed manufacturers engage in constructive dialogue aimed at mitigating impacts on trade of the reduction of MRLs for pesticides

12 November 2019 - Grain traders, crushers and compound feed manufacturers engage in constructive dialogue aimed at mitigating impacts on trade of the ongoing regulatory transition to lower maximum residue levels (MRLs) for pesticides in commodities» read more
August 28, 2019

FEFAC makes available Biosecurity recommendations in context of ASF

While the livestock farming community is put under stress by the prospect of outbreaks of viral diseases, in particular African Swine Fever and Avian Influenza, minimising the risk of incidental dissemination of pathogens is everybody’s business: farmers, agro-supply industry, grain collectors and farm visitors (advisors, service providers, etc).» read more
August 26, 2019

FEFAC publishes Annual Report 2018-2019

FEFAC, representing the EU compound feed and premix industry, has published its Annual Report 2018-2019. The Report provides an overview of FEFAC action and positioning on the most pertinent topics relevant to the European feed industry in the last 12 months. » read more
July 23, 2019

EU grains, oilseeds and feed value chain partners welcome European Commission Communication on Deforestation

EU grain and oilseed trade, crushing and feed industry sectors represented by COCERAL, FEDIOL and FEFAC welcome the European Commission Communication on Stepping up EU Action to Protect and Restore the World’s Forests, adopted on 23 July 2019. » read more
June 11, 2019

Outcome FEFAC 60th Anniversary event “Resource Efficiency Champions of the Food Chain"

On 6 June 2019, FEFAC celebrated its 60th Anniversary, with the theme “Resource Efficiency Champions of the Food Chain”. The event featured a key note speech by European Commissioner for Agriculture & Rural Development Phil Hogan and panel sessions on the challenges for the agricultural and livestock sector linked to sustainability and societal expectations.» read more
June 07, 2019

The EU-US feed industries join forces to tackle global challenges linked to sustainable and safe feed production

The American and European feed industries, represented by the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) and the European Feed Manufacturers’ Federation (FEFAC), have renewed their longstanding partnership to increase mutual cooperation on sustainable feed production, feed safety management, communication, trade and pre-competitive research. The memorandum of understanding (MOU), signed during FEFAC’s 60th anniversary event on 6 June 2019, is expected to generate significant synergies for the respective member associations and feed companies, offering global joint project and partnership opportunities.» read more
June 07, 2019

UN World Food Safety Day: EU Agri-food chain’s commitment to safe food for consumers, from farm to fork

Today is the first World Food Safety Day, following its adoption by the United Nations General Assembly in 2018. To mark the day CELCAA, Copa-Cogeca, EuroCommerce, FEFAC and FoodDrinkEurope are reiterating their commitment to delivering safe food to consumers all around the globe.» read more
June 05, 2019

+1.8% in EU compound feed production in 2018

A slight decrease expected in 2019» read more
June 03, 2019

FEFAC releases its publication on the feed industry’s use of co-products

On 3 June 2019, FEFAC released its publication called “Co-products, an essential part of animal nutrition”, which aims to create increased awareness among EU stakeholders and policy makers about the feed industry’s extensive use of co-products. The publication describes how co-products such as brewers’ grains, sugar beet pulp and wheat bran are generated during food and biofuel production, as well as what their value is in compound feed. The use of co-products is an illustration of the role European compound feed manufacturers play in the food chain’s circular economy, creating economic and environmental benefits for both the original production process and the livestock sector.» read more

Upcoming Events

Other Meetings

27
Oct

7th International Akademie Fresenius FEED Conference “Feed Additives, Animal Nutrition, Gut Health, Antimicrobial Resistance”

The conference, originally scheduled from 24-25 March 2020, will be postponed from 27th to 28th October 2020, in response to the continuing global spread of COVID-19. » read more

Publications

Annual Report 2018-2019

August 2019

Recommendation Biosecurity

The focus of this document is on biosecurity measures for the operations of sourcing of feed ingredients, transport, storage, manufacturing and delivery of final feed to farms. It also covers visits to farms of feed company personnel. These recommendations are primarily meant for operators based in countries where there is no detailed professional/legal guidance yet for the drafting and implementation of biosecurity plans at feed mill levels. They must be considered in the light of national guidance and/or legal requirements where relevant.

Resource Efficiency Champions: Co-Products, an Essential Part of Animal Nutrition

Food-producing farm animals, especially ruminants such as cattle and sheep, have the unique capacity of being able to keep the co-products of arable product processing that are not consumed by people as food or drink, or used to produce biofuels or other industrial products, in the food chain.» read more

FEFAC Factsheet on PEF Feed Pilot

As part of the European Commission’s goal to create a single market for green products, FEFAC contributes to the feed pilot of the Product Environmental Footprint (PEF). » read more

Code of good practice for the labelling of compound feed for food producing animals

This Code of Practice developed jointly by Copa-Cogeca and FEFAC in accordance with article 25 of Regulation (EC) No 767/2009 was endorsed by the EU Commission in accordance with article 26 of the same Regulation, i.e. after consultation of stakeholders and national control authorities. It provides producers of compound feed with practical recommendations on how to label compound feed in accordance with the provisions laid down in Regulation (EC) No 767/2009 on the placing on the market and use of feed. It also enables farmers to better understand labeling particulars and better assess the nutrition value of a compound feed thus contributing to informed choice. It includes in particular a section on claims (permitted claims, justification of claims). This Code will be updated regularly.

European Feed Manufacturers' Guide - EFMC

Producing safe feed and food products is first and foremost a question of good management practices at each stage of the feed and food chain from primary production to final processing. It is therefore the responsibility of each operator in the feed & food chain to implement good practices to ensure the safety of the goods he produces.» read more

Feed & Food

Statistical yearbook - 2018 - 63 pages

From Farm to Table: Statistics 2017 in charts

Updated 11 July 2019

Compound Feed Production (1989-2019)

Updated 10 June 2020