Page 23 - The European Baking Ingredients Market Report 2022 - Volume 2

European Baking Ingredients
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Market Report 2022

Certification plays a crucial role in

moving towards fully sustainable supply

chains, and Fedima’s members are working on

providing responsibly sourced ingredients

for the bakery sector.

foods are processed using minimal mainstream adoption of sustainably the need for agricultural land is
inputs, including raw materials and sourced palm oil by the food sector. expected to increase, putting
natural resources, to be sustainable Palm oil has specific functional additional pressure on forests.
along the entire food chain. properties, making it a key Hence an urgent shift to sustainable
ingredient in food manufacturing production is undoubtedly needed
Fedima’s members know the whilst also being a crucial source of on a large scale. The up and
importance of responsible sourcing revenue for millions of smallholder coming European regulation will
of ingredients and other materials, farmers based mainly in South East undoubtedly impact our sector’s
notably concerning the planet, Asia and Africa. sourcing of palm oil, cocoa,
human rights, animal welfare, and soy.
business integrity and anti- Furthermore, the European food
corruption, quality, and traceability. industry is at the forefront of We need to be ready; food
Certification plays a crucial role in increasing awareness by working suppliers have an essential role
moving towards fully sustainable closely with the Roundtable on in providing nutritious and more
supply chains, and Fedima’s Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) sustainable ingredients, so this
members are working on providing and taking action in cooperation shift should be regarded as an
responsibly sourced ingredients for with other stakeholders, NGOs, opportunity for the food industry.
the bakery sector, notably palm oil, governments, and retailers to
soy, and cocoa. implement and develop global In this vein, responsible sourcing
standards for sustainable palm oil. is a crucial first step towards
Sustainable palm oil sustainability that embodies
As part of the European Sustainable Given the growing world Fedima’s members’ commitment
Palm Oil Advocacy Group population and the increasing for a sustainable and innovative
(ESPOAG), Fedima supports the demand for agricultural products, bakery industry. n

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