The Brussels-based association representing the European vegetable oil and proteinmeal Industry. #vegetableoil #foodsafety #responsiblesourcing www.fediol.eu https://bsky.app/profile/fediol.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/fediol.bsky.social/post/3mmgptkv6v22q🆕 Ahead of the EU AGRIFISH Council of 26 May, COCERAL, COPA-COGECA, Donau Soja, EBB, Euroseeds, FEDIOL, and FEFAC co-signed a joint statement warning of the consequences for Europe's #protein ambitions and EU #soy production if the Delegated Regulation 2026/2680 is adopted. 🔗 shorturl.at/niPBr22 May 2026 10:25 +0000at://did:plc:rzab7dy2v3dutpkmegjlo634/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmgptkv6v22qhttps://bsky.app/profile/fediol.bsky.social/post/3mllj4fx7zc2qThe #EUDR simplification package, published on 4 May, fails to deliver genuine simplification and does not improve legal certainty for companies, say COCERAL.bsky.social, FEDIOL and FEFAC.bsky.social in a joint statement. They add that a targeted amendment of the EUDR is necessary🔗 shorturl.at/uihDh11 May 2026 14:43 +0000at://did:plc:rzab7dy2v3dutpkmegjlo634/app.bsky.feed.post/3mllj4fx7zc2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/fediol.bsky.social/post/3ml6kpaacb22m#DYK? The esterification process of biofuel generates glycerine, essential in decarbonising the EU chemical, pharma & cosmetic sectors. 🍃 Achieving the EU’s defossilisation goals requires a technology-neutral policy framework that integrates the role of 1G #biofuels as a sustainable investment.06 May 2026 11:07 +0000at://did:plc:rzab7dy2v3dutpkmegjlo634/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml6kpaacb22mhttps://bsky.app/profile/fediol.bsky.social/post/3mkadzjf6sk27In 2024, FEDIOL members’ #biodiesel reached 65.2% #GHG savings vs fossil fuels. That’s 12 million tons of CO2 saved using existing infrastructure. 1st-generation #biofuels are available now to support EU #transport #defossilisation 🍃 #Decarbonisation #FitFor55 @euenvironmentandclimate.ec.europa.eu24 Apr 2026 10:47 +0000at://did:plc:rzab7dy2v3dutpkmegjlo634/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkadzjf6sk27https://bsky.app/profile/fediol.bsky.social/post/3mjyyn277u22d🆕 A cross-sector coalition addressed a joint declaration to the EU Heads of States calling for a stable, flexible EU #biofuel policy. 👉 By leveraging the #FoodAndFuel synergy, Europe can accelerate #decarbonisation, secure energy independence, and reduce #protein dependency. 🔗 tinyurl.com/3efmwztf21 Apr 2026 12:35 +0000at://did:plc:rzab7dy2v3dutpkmegjlo634/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjyyn277u22dhttps://bsky.app/profile/fediol.bsky.social/post/3miy3s6z6522jIn an increasingly volatile geopolitical landscape, EU’s pursuit of #StrategicAutonomy is a must. 1st-generation #biofuels are more than energy: in supply shocks, feedstock can be diverted to #food markets to stabilise prices. 📣They support EU resilience as they enable #energy & #FoodSecurity08 Apr 2026 10:34 +0000at://did:plc:rzab7dy2v3dutpkmegjlo634/app.bsky.feed.post/3miy3s6z6522jhttps://bsky.app/profile/fediol.bsky.social/post/3melh4iyfhs2cAhead of tomorrow's #EUCO informal EU leaders' retreat, we are more than 40 associations having co-signed a joint statement calling for an ambitious EU #competitiveness agenda that puts the European agri-food chain at its 🧡 Read in full 👉 tinyurl.com/ya2z22bc11 Feb 2026 12:11 +0000at://did:plc:rzab7dy2v3dutpkmegjlo634/app.bsky.feed.post/3melh4iyfhs2chttps://bsky.app/profile/fediol.bsky.social/post/3me4odshfik2pFEDIOL released the results of the 2024 #PalmOil and palm kernel oil monitoring 🌴 Overall decrease in refining volumes. In contrast, the share of certified sustainable palm oil and palm kernel oil is on the rise. Download the full document 👉 shorturl.at/2d2FI05 Feb 2026 15:10 +0000at://did:plc:rzab7dy2v3dutpkmegjlo634/app.bsky.feed.post/3me4odshfik2phttps://bsky.app/profile/fediol.bsky.social/post/3ma3xrjmkps2k👉 Biofuels 🟰 Resilience ✅ During the 🇺🇦 war shock, food crops used as #biofuels feedstock were diverted to food markets thus contributing to avert a major supply crisis in the EU ✅ The demand for #oilseeds generates vital proteinmeal for 🐮🐔 #feed, boosting EU protein autonomy tinyurl.com/mpn9zbuv16 Dec 2025 10:46 +0000at://did:plc:rzab7dy2v3dutpkmegjlo634/app.bsky.feed.post/3ma3xrjmkps2khttps://bsky.app/profile/fediol.bsky.social/post/3m7msagxc6s2g#Biofuels are boosting the resilience of EU #farmers 👩‍🌾! The market rewards them with premiums for growing low-carbon intensity crops 🌱 This drives sustainable farming (better soil, crop rotation) & helps the crushing sector to operate zero-waste 🎯 tinyurl.com/mpn9zbuv10 Dec 2025 09:57 +0000at://did:plc:rzab7dy2v3dutpkmegjlo634/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7msagxc6s2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/fediol.bsky.social/post/3m6wkngc6i22iDid you know that EU first-generation #biofuels are outpacing CO2 targets? 👉 Our members achieved 65.2% GHG savings vs. fossil fuels last year, saving 12 million tons of CO2. This is immediate, measurable climate action using existing infrastructure ⛽️ New factsheet out now 🤩 tinyurl.com/ynzb5c5j01 Dec 2025 13:42 +0000at://did:plc:rzab7dy2v3dutpkmegjlo634/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6wkngc6i22ihttps://bsky.app/profile/fediol.bsky.social/post/3m6htpnmomk2i🆕 26 EU agri-food operators call on co-legislators to conclude negotiations on #NGTs now. The EU must finally act to provide a clear and enabling legislative framework: 𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐆𝐓 𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐟𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞’𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐲 🌱 🔗 shorturl.at/RAenh25 Nov 2025 17:14 +0000at://did:plc:rzab7dy2v3dutpkmegjlo634/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6htpnmomk2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/fediol.bsky.social/post/3m4iddcf7as2qThe latest developments regarding #EUDR have exacerbated the degree of uncertainty that our companies experience, challenging security of supplies. 🚧 The conclusion is that application of the EUDR should be put on hold to allow addressing critical aspects of the Regulation 👉 tinyurl.com/2u7vb8ku31 Oct 2025 11:03 +0000at://did:plc:rzab7dy2v3dutpkmegjlo634/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4iddcf7as2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/fediol.bsky.social/post/3m3p75l4yhk2fFor the #EUDR to go ahead successfully, some ▶️ critical issues require immediate attention ◀️ We have elaborated on these issues in a new opinion piece 👉 tinyurl.com/2efm6zvu #Deforestation #SupplyChain #Sustainability21 Oct 2025 11:12 +0000at://did:plc:rzab7dy2v3dutpkmegjlo634/app.bsky.feed.post/3m3p75l4yhk2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/fediol.bsky.social/post/3m2lpaqzw522m⏳ Myth 4: Vegetable oil has no expiry date. 🤔 This one can be confusing! Let's clarify the difference between a "use-by" date and a "best before" date. A thread 🧵 #Mythbusters #FEDIOL #NutritionLabelling07 Oct 2025 08:24 +0000at://did:plc:rzab7dy2v3dutpkmegjlo634/app.bsky.feed.post/3m2lpaqzw522mhttps://bsky.app/profile/fediol.bsky.social/post/3lzqcc6n72k2c🍔 Myth 3: Fats and oils are bad for you and make you gain weight. Is it true❓ Let's clarify matters: the truth is that your body NEEDS fats and oils❗️ A thread 🧵 #VegetableOils #Mythbusters #FEDIOL26 Sep 2025 10:51 +0000at://did:plc:rzab7dy2v3dutpkmegjlo634/app.bsky.feed.post/3lzqcc6n72k2chttps://bsky.app/profile/fediol.bsky.social/post/3lzg7dmyf4k2hThe EU's #bioeconomy can help us transition from fossil fuels, but concerns about #biomass shortages pose a substantial risk. Using #sustainability criteria can incentivize the use of 1st generation biomass while staying within planetary boundaries. Read our full #OpEd 👉 tinyurl.com/3kt4d2cm 💚22 Sep 2025 10:31 +0000at://did:plc:rzab7dy2v3dutpkmegjlo634/app.bsky.feed.post/3lzg7dmyf4k2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/fediol.bsky.social/post/3lz6miqdezc2h🫙 Myth 2: All vegetable oils are similar & look alike 🧐 Have you ever seen a dark green oil next to a light yellow one? Their colors, and their uses, are totally different! We're busting this myth with facts. A thread 🧵 #Mythbusters #FEDIOL #VegetableOils19 Sep 2025 10:05 +0000at://did:plc:rzab7dy2v3dutpkmegjlo634/app.bsky.feed.post/3lz6miqdezc2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/fediol.bsky.social/post/3lyi3pgcy622rIs refining the same as hydrogenation? 🤔 It's a myth we're busting this week! We're explaining what happens to #vegetableoils before they reach your table 🍽️ A thread 🧵 #Mythbusters #FEDIOL #NutritionFacts10 Sep 2025 11:06 +0000at://did:plc:rzab7dy2v3dutpkmegjlo634/app.bsky.feed.post/3lyi3pgcy622rhttps://bsky.app/profile/fediol.bsky.social/post/3lstg245nn22y⚠️ As of today 30/6, there will be 6 months left until #EUDR implementation kicks in. Despite progress in #FAQs and EC Guidance, critical issues remain: 1️⃣ information system, 2️⃣ legality requirements and 3️⃣ methods for assessing & validating compliance Read more 👉 bit.ly/45OFv1Q30 Jun 2025 14:39 +0000at://did:plc:rzab7dy2v3dutpkmegjlo634/app.bsky.feed.post/3lstg245nn22yhttps://bsky.app/profile/fediol.bsky.social/post/3lsjmj5ckkc2yFor the EU #Bioeconomy Strategy to be effective, concrete measures are essential, such as better access to feedstocks, stimulate investments in EU, create a level playing field for biobased products, and turn the EU's strong expertise into concrete market solutions 💚 ⬇️ @eubioeconomy.bsky.social26 Jun 2025 17:09 +0000at://did:plc:rzab7dy2v3dutpkmegjlo634/app.bsky.feed.post/3lsjmj5ckkc2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/fediol.bsky.social/post/3lricbvak4c2gSupporting a sustainable transition in our value chains requires setting up a striving #bioeconomy, that creates demand and value for agricultural #commodities. #Oilseeds processing is a cornerstone of the bioeconomy 🌻 #FEDIOL2025GA #EUAgriFoodVision13 Jun 2025 11:08 +0000at://did:plc:rzab7dy2v3dutpkmegjlo634/app.bsky.feed.post/3lricbvak4c2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/fediol.bsky.social/post/3lri2rc7x6s2gMEP Kathleen Van Brempt kicks off #FEDIOL2025GA Conference today! In her inspirational keynote speech she stressed the need to uphold #multilateralism in the new geopolitical context in which we live. Only by keeping dialogue will we strenghthen EU powerful economy, reliability and #competitiveness.13 Jun 2025 08:53 +0000at://did:plc:rzab7dy2v3dutpkmegjlo634/app.bsky.feed.post/3lri2rc7x6s2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/fediol.bsky.social/post/3lrg3syx56s2g📣 #FEDIOL2025GA Conference is tomorrow! Focus will be on 👉current geopolitical context & its implication for business and on 👉 aligning policy with requirements of the agri-food chain 🌱 How to ensure a level playing field without losing sight of EU #sustainability objectives? 🔗 lnkd.in/e_fpMUEs12 Jun 2025 14:07 +0000at://did:plc:rzab7dy2v3dutpkmegjlo634/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrg3syx56s2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/fediol.bsky.social/post/3lqz4rznjfc2g🧪 Science is fundamental to #FoodSafety! Without science, maintaining food safety along supply chains would not be possible. On this #WorldFoodSafetyDay, we join @fao.org to celebrate the important role that #science plays in making informed decisions about food. #ScienceMatters #wfsd2025 [contains quote post or other embedded content]07 Jun 2025 10:19 +0000at://did:plc:rzab7dy2v3dutpkmegjlo634/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqz4rznjfc2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/fediol.bsky.social/post/3lqphw6khqk2q📣 FEDIOL annual event is in 10 days! Main topics to be debated around the drivers for EU #competitiveness will be: 📌 the current geopolitical context and its implication for business 📌 how to align policy with requirements of the agri-food chain More info: bit.ly/4kNcUy4 #FEDIOL2025GA 💥03 Jun 2025 14:12 +0000at://did:plc:rzab7dy2v3dutpkmegjlo634/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqphw6khqk2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/fediol.bsky.social/post/3lq5qo54si22oTo future-proof EU #Agriculture & #Food, FEDIOL calls for a more comprehensive approach with a better coordination of the policies affecting the #agrifood system and a dedicated governance structure @ec.europa.eu level to ensure policy coherence! 🔗 bit.ly/4jMRnVL 🙌 #EUAgriFoodVision #EUpolicy27 May 2025 13:01 +0000at://did:plc:rzab7dy2v3dutpkmegjlo634/app.bsky.feed.post/3lq5qo54si22ohttps://bsky.app/profile/fediol.bsky.social/post/3lpqqoxkzek2rGeopolitics & shifts in EU priorities call on the #VegetableOil & protein meal industry to stay alert when securing supplies, managing costs, cutting emissions & mitigating admin burdens. 🔎Policy can support #sustainability & #competitiveness 🗓️ Mark your calendars: June 13, 2025! #FEDIOL2025GA22 May 2025 08:56 +0000at://did:plc:rzab7dy2v3dutpkmegjlo634/app.bsky.feed.post/3lpqqoxkzek2r