Soybean

The soybean meal supplied under the agreement has an estimated carbon footprint between 40% and 70% lower than the Brazilian average.

The certification verifies that soybeans processed at the facility carry a low risk of indirect land use change (LUC).

The initiative targets one of the biggest contributors to poultry emissions: feed production, which accounts for about 78% of a broiler’s total greenhouse gas footprint.

Soybean meal is a key component in animal feed, making the deal a significant boost for the nation’s food security and livestock productivity.

According to the federation, market instability has already emerged following conflicting signals about potential European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) postponements.

The partnership’s expansion in 2025 will include comprehensive trade agreements on upstream operations, like procurement of key agricultural raw materials, to downstream CP animal feed plants.

Soybeans outperform traditional beans on average, making them an important driver of income diversification for rural households.

Soy protein concentrate is increasingly valued in both human nutrition and animal feed markets for its high-protein and low-carbohydrate profile.

According to ADM, the move aims to consolidate its soy protein operations into a “more efficient global network.”