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👋 our NEW video is out now! It delves into the processing of #vegetableoil from EU oilseeds and selected imports, as well as their different nutritional profiles & culinary uses 🥘🥗🍟 Watch for more! 📽️ bit.ly/4cUbcrZ #EUIndustry #Food #Feed #AgriFood

EU primary food processors turn raw harvests into essential products🌱🏭 In 2024 the sector processed close to 250 million tonnes of raw agricultural inputs – that’s over 550 kg per EU inhabitant 🧑‍🌾 👉 For more info, check out our factsheet: bit.ly/4sfmbTR

From strategic clarity to measurable results 🤝 🗓️4 March | Hosted by MEP @DarioNardella our upcoming breakfast event pinpoints the regulatory drivers needed to translate Europe’s #bioeconomy vision into industrial reality 👇 #EUBioeconomyStrategy #CleanIndustrialDeal

🖊️We firmly subscribe to an ambitious EU #competitiveness agenda with the European agri-food chain at its 🧡 #EUCO | Informal EU leaders' retreat, 12 February 2026 Read in full: tinyurl.com/ya2z22bc

FEDIOL 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/2d2FI

EU-Mercosur: MEPs demand a legal opinion on its conformity with the EU treaties | News | European Parliament europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-…

Cyprus takes over the Presidency of the Council of the EU at a defining moment. 🇨🇾🇪🇺 We will work with vision, purpose, and responsibility for an Autonomous Union, Open to the World. Listen to President @Christodulides message here. 👇 🔗 Visit cy2026.eu to learn more. #CY2026EU #TeamCyprus2026

👉 Biofuels 🟰 Resilience ✅ During 🇺🇦 war shock, food crops used as #biofuels feedstock went to food markets contributing to avert a supply crisis in the EU ✅ Demand for #oilseeds generates vital proteinmeal for 🐮🐔 #feed, boosting EU protein autonomy tinyurl.com/mpn9zbuv

#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/mpn9zbuv

DYK that EU 1G #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/ynzb5c5j

🆕 26 EU agri-food operators call: 𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐆𝐓 𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐟𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞’𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐲 🌱 🔗shorturl.at/RAenh #NGTs #PlantBreeding

#EUDR: Council ready to start talks with Parliament on a targeted revision of the regulation - Consilium consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press…

The latest developments regarding #EUDR have exacerbated the degree of uncertainty that our companies experience, challenging security of supplies. The application of the EUDR should be put on hold to allow addressing critical aspects of the Regulation 👉tinyurl.com/2u7vb8ku

For 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 #Sustainability

📢 Primary food processors support 140K direct jobs & 1.2 million indirect jobs across Europe! 🌾 From farmers to food factories, they power the EU food system & economy 💪 #AgriFood #Jobs #PrimaryProcessing #EUFoodSystem © Photo courtesy of Cosun Beet Company

For bottled vegetable oils, you’ll find a "best-before" date on the label ✅ 💡After this date, you can still use it! Just check for changes in look, smell, or taste. This helps us eat responsibly & reduce waste at home! 📣 Find more #Mythbusting ℹ️👉 bit.ly/3H0WnIU

Here's the 🗝️ difference: 🗓️ "Use-by" date: it’s about #FoodSafety 👉 Don't eat beyond this date. 🗓️ "Best-before" date: it’s about #FoodQuality 👉 Still edible after this date, but the taste/quality may decline. #VegetableOils #ConsumerInformation

⏳ 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 #NutritionLabelling

Primary food processors are the backbone of EU food supply 💪 ⚙️ Driving efficiency, innovation & flexibility 🌍 Local sourcing & sustainable practices ✅ Top-notch food safety & quality ♻️ Leading the way in circular economy & zero waste #FoodProcessing #Sustainability

The takeaway? Don't skip fats! 🚫 ⚠️ Cutting out fats can lead to nutrient deficiencies. Instead, focus on a balanced diet with healthy, plant-based unsaturated fats 👍 For more info, visit vegetableoils.eu/home #HealthBenefits

Our industry's #vegetableoils actually provide powerful benefits 💪 🧬 Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) helps maintain normal cholesterol. ✨ Vitamin E protects cells from oxidative stress. 🙌 Both are @EFSA_EU-approved health claims. #FoodSafety #HealthyFats

🍔 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 #FEDIOL