Episode 1 – Nick Major
In the first episode of the series, Nick Major, Corporate Affairs Director at ForFarmers and Chair of GFLI, joins Anton van den Brink, Deputy Secretary General, FEFAC, to discuss the feed industry’s role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions across the livestock sector. The conversation explores the importance of innovation, environmental footprint measurement tools, and practical actions that feed manufacturers can take to support climate goals. Set against the backdrop of key global sustainability discussions, this episode highlights why the feed industry is an essential part of the solution in building a more sustainable livestock value chain.
Episode 2 – Jim Sutter
Jim Sutter, CEO of USSEC, joins Alexander Döring, Secretary General of FEFAC, for a discussion on sustainable soy, climate action, and the future of food production. The conversation explores how soy farmers, feed manufacturers, and livestock producers can work together to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while maintaining productivity and food security. Against the backdrop of COP26 and the global climate agenda, Sutter highlights the importance of science-based solutions, innovation, and sustainability in building a resilient and climate-conscious agricultural sector.
Episode 3 – Séverine Deschandelliers
Séverine Deschandelliers, President of FEFANA, joins Anton van den Brink, Deputy Secretary General at FEFAC, to explore the role of innovative feed ingredients in reducing greenhouse gas emissions from livestock production. The discussion highlights how advances in feed additives and specialty ingredients can improve animal nutrition while supporting sustainability goals through measurable reductions in environmental impact. The episode also examines the importance of an innovation-friendly regulatory framework to accelerate the development and adoption of new solutions that can help the livestock sector progress towards net-zero emission targets.
Episode 4 – Patrick Charlton
Patrick Charlton, Vice-President Europe at Alltech, joins Anton van den Brink, Deputy Secretary General at FEFAC, to discuss the role of feed and nutrition solutions in helping livestock production and aquaculture reduce their carbon footprint. The conversation explores the challenges and opportunities facing the sector as it works towards greater sustainability, including the contribution of innovation, technology, and feed-based solutions to climate goals. Against the backdrop of the European Farm to Fork Strategy and the transition to a low-carbon economy, this episode examines how the industry can balance environmental ambitions with the need to maintain productive and resilient food systems.
Episode 5 – Sebastian Form
Sebastian Form, Director of Applied Sustainability and Animal Health at BASF, joins the discussion to explore how innovation in animal nutrition can support a more sustainable livestock sector. The conversation highlights the role of feed efficiency, animal health, and science-based solutions in helping producers reduce their environmental footprint while maintaining productivity. As the livestock industry works towards ambitious climate goals, this episode examines how sustainability and performance can go hand in hand through advances in feed and nutrition technologies.
Episode 6 – Karel van der Velden
Karel van der Velden, Business Development Manager at Nijsen Company, discusses the growing role of former foodstuffs in advancing sustainability within the feed and livestock sectors. The conversation explores how circular feed solutions can help reduce food waste, improve resource efficiency, and lower the environmental footprint of animal production. By transforming surplus food materials into valuable feed ingredients, the sector is demonstrating how innovation and circular economy principles can contribute to a more sustainable and resilient food system.
Episode 7 – Liesbeth Verheyen
Liesbeth Verheyen, Policy Advisor for Sustainability, Environment and Climate at the Belgian Feed Association (BFA), discusses how the feed sector can contribute to climate goals through methane reduction and greater use of co-products. The conversation highlights BFA’s Sustainability Charter and the practical steps being taken to drive measurable progress towards a more sustainable livestock sector.
Episode 8 – Marco A. Martinez Cummer
Marco A. Martinez Cummer, Global Nutrition Health Leader at Elanco Animal Health, joins the discussion to explore the connection between animal health, nutrition, and sustainability. The conversation highlights how advances in animal nutrition and health management can help improve efficiency, support animal well-being, and contribute to reducing the environmental footprint of livestock production. As the sector continues its sustainability journey, this episode examines the role of innovation in delivering both productive and climate-smart solutions.
Episode 9 – Andrea Bertaglio
Andrea Bertaglio from European Livestock Voice joins Anton van den Brink, Deputy Secretary General at FEFAC, to discuss the importance of informed and balanced dialogue on livestock production. The conversation explores how the sector is addressing public misconceptions around topics such as sustainability, animal welfare, circularity, and food production, while highlighting the essential role livestock continues to play in Europe’s food systems and rural communities..