Responsible sourcing

We have worked collaboratively with our suppliers to understand the country of origin of the feed materials we purchase and have identified the country of origin for more than 95% of our materials. 

We are using this insight to risk assess our ingredients more accurately. Our approach is based on using global risk analytics to understand where there may be an increased risk of environmental and political issues, or human rights abuses. 

100% of our palm oil usage is certificated, supporting sustainable production, using a combination of book & claim and mass balance RSPO Trace. 

AB Agri has a long-standing commitment to zero deforestation, dating back to 2015. From 2025 we achieved zero deforestation, in all geographies except China, for forest risk commodities*. Where not covered by legislation AB Agri uses either certification**, or sources from low-risk regions*** to manage deforestation risk.

Whilst good progress has been made by our China business, which sells all products locally, AB Agri recognises that the market in China is currently more challenging to establish a position of zero deforestation for soya supply chains and therefore our zero-deforestation target for China is extended to the end of 2028. 

Although soya is an efficient source of protein and is currently essential in some circumstances, we believe it is important to invest in researching and developing alternative protein sources. NovaPro, our dairy feed produced from UK-grown rapeseed, has recently been awarded the UK’s Royal Dairy Innovation Award in recognition of its ability to boost productivity while entirely removing the need for soya in dairy cow diets. 

Our responsible sourcing policy can be found here.

 * Forest Risk commodities for AB Agri are defined as soya, palm oil and derivatives, cocoa, wood flour, and South American maize. 

** Certification schemes as approved by the FEFAC Benchmark for Soy. For other commodities certification schemes as approved by AB Agri.

*** Low risk regions as will be defined by EU as part of EUDR commitments.