“Enhancing the contribution of the agri-food value chain to the Circular Economy” Brussels, 10 October 2017 1

Circular Economy A sustainable, low carbon, resource efficient and competitive economy is a global priority To be achieved with a more circular economy where the value of products, materials and resources is maintained in the economy for as long as possible and the generation of waste is minimized From lineal to circular - an attractive and interesting alternative that sectors have already started exploring The circular economy will: Boost the EU’s competitiveness Create new business opportunities Develop more efficient ways of producing and consuming

Circular Economy Task Force Why a task force? The Members of the Food SCP Round Table: recognise the importance of the CE for the agri-food value chain across Europe are fully committed to facilitate this transition towards more resource efficiency and use of secondary raw materials The purpose of our deliverable will be: to explain what the Circular Economy means for the value food chain showing examples to identify barriers and challenges to further boost the circular economy in the sector and; to formulate recommendations both for the sector operators and policy makers

Participants to the task force Landmark Europe PARTICIPANTS: ECPA FEFAC Fertilizers Europe Copa and Cogeca FoodDrinkEurope PFP ACE EUROPEN FEVE FPE EXPRA FAO European Commission Dutch Ministry of Economy Landmark Europe

Table of Contents Foreword Introduction and General Messages Success stories: how is the Circular Economy implemented in the sector? 1. Suppliers to agriculture 2. Farmers and agri-cooperatives 3. Food and drink industries 4. Packaging 5. End-of-life How to further boost the circular economy in the agri-food value chain 1. Horizontal barriers and obstacles identified 2. Policy recommendations Conclusion Leaflet of the FOOD SCP Roundtable “Enhancing the contribution of the Agri-Food value chain to the Circular Economy” Presentation of the leaflet foreseen during the next Plenary Session Table of contents: Introduction and general messages Success stories: how is the Circular Economy implemented in the sector? Suppliers to agriculture, farmers and agri-coops, food and drink industries, packaging, end of life Reflection for today! How to further boost the circular economy in the agri-food value chain? Horizontal barriers and obstacles identified Policy recommendations

Main aspects considered during our work Need to work more on communication and raise awareness on the contribution of our sectors: To develop what this concept means for our sectors To present concrete examples of how Circular Economy is implemented To develop a broad view covering the whole chain Need to develop a holistic approach Need to further enhance resource efficiency Need to support a market oriented approach Need to promote new business models Need to support and enhance innovation Important to identify possible barriers

Key issues where the food chain can make a difference Strengthening a classic concept in the agri-food value chain Fostering the circular approach by enhancing productivity, while making efficient use of available natural resources brings many benefits The circular economy is about optimising production and consumption systems and not only about reducing waste Any action from our sector to move towards a circular economy must not be at the expense of food safety and quality

Key issues where the food chain can make a difference An opportunity to enhance our innovation and competitiveness by creating new business models A focus on optimisation and reuse of resources allows new business models to emerge and enhance the competitiveness of the EU agri-food value chain The CE is a real opportunity to develop and efficiently manage alternative processes and products as well as gain access to new markets It works effectively at every scale Research and innovation boost the circular approach by generating new ideas and by scaling up existing ones

Key issues where the food chain can make a difference Circular economy: An opportunity to further prevent and reduce food wastage Preventing avoidable food losses and food waste at all stages of the supply chain is a key priority for the members of the Food SCP Round Table and forms an important part of delivering a Circular Economy RT members are actively working to reduce food losses and waste in their operations and along the food chain most effectively through innovative supply chain partnerships Moving forward the food supply chain has and continues to call for, amongst others; a supply chain approach, the need for a measurement framework, raising awareness of information to consumers and of food redistribution channels

Key issues where the food chain can make a difference Circular economy: Promoting continuous improvement of the environmental performance of food and drink products Environmental assessment tools, such as Life Cycle Analysis, play a crucial role increasing the efficiency of resources along the supply chain The agri-food value chain invested in finding ways to streamline, harmonise and simplify eco-design and life cycle assessment for food and drink products, such as the ENVIFOOD Protocol, developed, tested and validated by the European Food SCP Round Table