Sustainability in the Industry
Feed and Pet Food
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Impacts, Risks and Opportunities
Sustainability in Feed and Pet Food
Feed production is increasingly geared towards animal welfare. The most important raw materials in the largely industrial compound, concentrate and special feed production are soy, wheat, corn and rapeseed, but also meat and animal by-products. A large portion of the world’s agricultural land is used solely for animal feed. Serious consequences arise, for example, if rainforests are cut down to grow soy.
The industry therefore strives to source soy in an environmentally and socially responsible manner. It avoids pesticides and fertilizers in domestic cultivation and increasingly uses plant-based raw materials, insect proteins or residues from food production – including for pet food. This reduces the use of resources and cultivated areas. Feeding according to needs reduces excess nutrients and negative environmental influences.
The industry therefore strives to source soy in an environmentally and socially responsible manner. It avoids pesticides and fertilizers in domestic cultivation and increasingly uses plant-based raw materials, insect proteins or residues from food production – including for pet food. This reduces the use of resources and cultivated areas. Feeding according to needs reduces excess nutrients and negative environmental influences.
Lower carbon content reduces the climate impact of animal feed. Additives to animal feed can help reduce methane emissions from cows. Many manufacturers are making their supply chains more transparent and ensuring that their raw materials come from sustainable sources. Transformative steps in the industry are aimed at importing less from third countries, producing bio-based feed locally and making transport routes more climate-friendly.
The industry includes manufacturers of feed for livestock and pet food for pets.
The industry includes manufacturers of feed for livestock and pet food for pets.
Industry Materiality
Key Fields in the Industry
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EU NACE Classification
Industry NACE Classes
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Included NACE classes in the industry
10.91 – Manufacture of feed for livestock
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