The EFPRA Sustainability Charter is now available as an interactive publication at sustainability.efpra.eu. It contains the entire Charter and all 18 Case Studies in an engaging and easy to read format. The new format makes it easier for people inside and outside the industry to learn about the sustainability credentials of the rendering sector. Launching […]
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You can now book your place at the 2024 EFPRA Congress in Amsterdam from 12 – 15 June. This will be the 22nd EFPRA Congress which has become one of the main events for the European and global rendering industry to network and learn about the latest developments. The Congress will be held at Anantara
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As we come to the end of 2023, it is the traditional moment for reflection and looking back and ahead. 2023 was a year with an unprecedented geo-political turbulence. Compared to that the rendering business was calm, although some very important topics for the long-term interest of our business were addressed. Fortunately, we have
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The EU Commission has recently published amendments to Regulation (EC) No 1069/2009 regarding the end points of animal by-products (ABPs) used in fertiliser. But further regulatory changes are needed to open new markets for most ABPs as fertilisers. “This is only the first step, the animal by-products regulations have been changed; however, step two is
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The animal by-products processing industry is committed to driving safety, security, and sustainability in the European animal-based food supply chain in many ways. Acting sustainably is imperative for our companies from an environmental and ethical perspective and many stakeholders, from employees and consumers to NGOs, would like to know how sustainability is implemented by our
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After the successful event in Naples, Amsterdam will be the host city for the 22nd EFPRA Congress. The event takes place from 12 – 15 June 2023 at the Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky. The programme is still under development, information about how to book will be available in the coming months. The date and venue
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Lifecycle analysis has shown the carbon footprint benefits of using animal by-products (ABP) in feed. For European feed compounders, locally produced Processed Animal Proteins (PAPs) and rendered fat can replace soymeal and palm oil with a net reduction in carbon emissions. Conducted by Blonk consultants on behalf of the European Fat Renderers and Processors Association
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Vice President of Assograssi Luca Papa shares his thoughts on Congress 2023 as well as the joys and challenges of organising the event. Was the congress a success? If the success of Congress can be measured by the number of delegates, we feel that the Congress has been successful from day one. It is the first
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A French language version of the EFPRA Sustainability Charter is now available. It is for all EFPRA allied organisations in France and other French speaking regions to share with their business partners to explain the benefits of rendering.
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A founding principle of rendering is that there is no such thing as waste, only useful by-products. This principle means that the rendering industry is full of examples of sustainability and the circular economy in action. Two new case studies highlight how ETSA in Portugal and Honkajoki in Finland improving food security through sustainable use
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