21 December 2021
Primary Food Processors (PFP) signed the EU Code of Conduct for Responsible Food Business and Marketing Practices, thereby endorsing the aspirational objectives set out in this document. This is a voluntary initiative that PFP decided to commit to in order to contribute to and support the transition towards a more sustainable food system.
PFP strongly supports a holistic approach to improving the sustainability of the EU food system and welcomes the recognition of the central role that food systems play in the transition towards a more sustainable European economy.
Over the years, primary food processors have made substantial contributions to ensuring food availability, maintaining food safety standards, supporting rural development and strengthening farm incomes across Europe. The sector continues to play an important role in connecting agricultural production with consumers while contributing to economic growth and sustainability objectives.
PFP serves as the representative organisation for the European primary food processing industry before European institutions and international organisations.
The industry processes approximately 220 million tonnes of agricultural raw commodities every year, including cereals, sugar beet, rapeseeds, soybeans, sunflower seeds, crude vegetable oil, starch potatoes and cocoa beans.
The sector employs more than 120,000 people across Europe and plays a critical role in delivering efficiently produced, safe and high quality primary food products to customers and consumers.
PFP emphasises that the quality and safety of both agricultural raw materials and finished products remain fundamental priorities throughout the food processing chain.
The organisation believes that sustainability, food security, product quality and economic competitiveness must advance together in order to ensure the long term resilience of Europe’s food system.
PFP brings together the European Committee of Sugar Manufacturers (CEFS), the European Cocoa Association (ECA), the European Flour Milling Association (European Flour Millers), the European Vegetable Protein Association (EUVEPRO), the European Vegetable Oil and Proteinmeal Industry (FEDIOL), and the European Starch Industry Association (Starch Europe).
PFP members process approximately 220 million tonnes of raw materials and employ more than 120,000 people across Europe.
