Former foods value as sustainable animal feed celebrated in UKFFPA 10-year anniversary publication
The value the former foods bring to the animal feed sector has been highlighted in a special publication released to mark 10 years of the UK Former Foodstuffs Processors Association (UKFFPA).
In the UK over 650,000 tonnes of former foodstuffs are processed and handled or sent directly to farms each year for use as livestock feed worth £110 million.
An affiliate of the Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) - the agri-supply trade association - the UKFFPA represents businesses in the former foodstuffs sector which add value to the food supply chain by converting former foods into animal feed, providing nutritious feed ingredients while reducing food waste and carbon emissions.
Former foodstuffs are food items that are no longer suitable for human consumption for various reasons, such as being offcuts, trimmings, misshapen, or manufactured out of specification. Surplus bread products from retailers and bakeries also fall under this category. These food items can be used as animal feed as long as it is safe and legal to do so.
Watch the video below to learn more about the UKFFPA's work.
Special publication
The commemorative 10-year anniversary publication includes a look back at how and why the UKFFPA was formed, its vital role in helping feed livestock while minimising environmental impacts, and the industry support it has attracted since 2013.
John Knight, the UKFFPA Chair, said: "This is a significant milestone in UKFFPA's mission to unite companies to advance and promote the former foodstuffs processing sector while addressing food losses in the supply chain.
"Through the commendable sustainability initiatives of our Members, the elimination of landfill use in this sector has been achieved, playing a pivotal role in supporting the Government's commitment to reducing food wastage."
Click below to view and download a PDF copy of the publication.
Notes for editors
- In the UK, over 650,000 tonnes of former foodstuffs are processed and/or handled or sent directly to farms each year to create livestock feed worth £110 million.
- Products could be classified as waste without effective and safe processing and/or handling or directly delivering to farm.
- Surplus foodstuffs include out-of-specification food, potato chips or breakfast cereals that are the wrong size or shape; leftover dough and liquid chocolate, surplus bread, biscuits, crisps and cakes collected from retailers and bakeries.
- The EU and the UK strive for sustainability and processors are making a vital contribution.
- The UKFFPA is an affiliate of the Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) Ltd.
- Visit the UKFFPA webpage for more information.
The Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) is the UK’s leading trade association, representing agricultural supply chain sectors including arable marketing, crop protection, agronomy, feed, fertiliser, and seed.
Formed in 2003, AIC has over 230 Members in the agri-supply trade which are responsible for £17.8 billion of annual farm trade.
AIC is marking 20 years as the leading voice of the UK agri-supply industry, working in support of modern, sustainable, commercial agriculture. Visit the website to find out more.
Political lobbying and policy influencing is a major part of its work, as well as supporting Members with technical information.
AIC Services, which is the professional services arm of the AIC, manages a range of services, including Assurance Schemes recognised by UK government as essential tools to underpin feed and food safety alongside fertiliser security. These include:
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Feed Materials Assurance Scheme (FEMAS)
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Feed Adviser Register (FAR)
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Forage Assurance Scheme (FAA)
Visit the AIC website to find out more.
Press contact
Oli Hill, Communications Manager, AIC
+44 (0)1733 385230
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