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Workshop – From bioresources to bioeconomy: Building a low-carbon future for feed in the EU 

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Time and place

November 4, 2025

9:00-13:00

Residence Palace, Brussels

Feed production is a key component of a circular, regenerative and competitive bioeconomy. Nonetheless, the sector’s high-volume consumption places substantial pressure on resources and land, making it a critical area for efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve resources efficiency, and ensure biomass is used where it delivers the greatest value.

Despite challenges such as animal disease outbreaks, climate-induced fluctuations, and economic uncertainty, global feed production increased in 2024, with Europe recording a 2.7% growth. These trends underscore the urgency of improving resource use and reducing the sector’s carbon footprint, while also exploring opportunities to increase sustainable feed production within Europe. The upcoming update of the EU Bioeconomy Strategy therefore provides a timely opportunity to define how the feed sector can contribute more effectively to a resource-efficient, low-carbon future. 

The half-day workshop will feature a keynote, case study presentations, panel session, and a breakout session on policy gaps and recommendations, concluding with a networking reception.

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Presentations

Agenda

8:30 Coffee and registration
9:00 Welcome and introduction
9:10 Keynote by Dr Janez Potočnik – Co Chair, International Resource Panel, UNEP
9:35 Presentation: Sustainable feed in the context of the upcoming EU Bioeconomy Strategy
9:50 Case study: Norway’s shift to new sustainable feed raw materials (Bellona)
10:05 Case study: Feed production innovations (ALGIECEL)
10:20 Coffee break
10:30 Breakout sessions: Policy gaps and recommendations for the upcoming EU Bioeconomy Strategy 
11:05 Panel discussion: Closing the loop: High-value use of biomass for sustainable feed
11:50 Closing remarks and next steps
12:00 Networking and lunch

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