Briefings

AIC Services is inviting Feed Materials Assurance Scheme (FEMAS) Participants to contribute to the latest series of case studies.

Azets has now commenced work on the independent review, selecting a sample of 20 cereal buyers. AHDB has written to those businesses, and Azets will contact them directly as part of the audit process.

Attached are PPP expiry dates as issued by CRD on 1 May 2026

AIC Scotland’s Meetings and Dinner will be held on Wednesday, 25 November 2026 at the voco Grand Central Glasgow, featuring daytime Member Committee meetings and an evening black-tie dinner.

The European Commission has published its simplification package for the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).

In this episode, Sue Whittington, AIC Technical Manager, and James McCulloch, AIC Head of Animal Feed, to take a closer look at the ⁠AIC Sustainable Commodities Scheme⁠ (ASCS) and what it means for the UK feed supply chain..

Nominations are open for new Members of AIC’s Future Feed Forum, offering younger professionals the chance to support AIC’s work and help shape the future of the UK animal feed industry, with applications closing on 29 May 2026.

The AIC has joined two Defra‑funded steering groups that will shape how greenhouse gas (GHG) data is measured, shared and governed across the UK agricultural supply chain.

The deadline has been extended to Friday 8 May for AIC member nominations to join the BASIS Board, representing AIC at board level within a key UK agronomy organisation.

Call for Feed Materials Assurance Scheme (FEMAS) Participants to supply questions to the FEMAS Working Group for discussion and review.

The European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) simplification package, which had been expected on 30 April 2026, is now more likely to be published early next week, according to information shared via the European Feed Manufacturers’ Federation (FEFAC).

Ian MacDougall is stepping down from his role as AIC Scotland Policy Manager to focus on competing priorities in his life; AIC thanks Ian for his contribution on behalf of AIC Scotland members particularly during the lead up to Scottish elections.