Latest Podcast Out Now: AIC Sustainable Commodities Scheme (ASCS) - What It Is, Why It Matters and How It Works
In this episode of The AIC Podcast, 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.
What this episode covers:
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Why ASCS exists and what it delivers: a clear explanation of why the Scheme was developed, how it supports deforestation‑free sourcing of key commodities such as soya and palm, and how it helps AIC Members meet changing market and regulatory expectations, including the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR)
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How the Scheme works in practice: a practical look at how ASCS operates across the supply chain, from importers and traders through to compound feed manufacturers.
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What it means for businesses: insight into how deforestation due diligence, chain of custody and sustainability requirements are evolving, and how a single, independently verified scheme can streamline reporting and support continued market access.
The AIC Podcast offers Members clear, accessible explanations of complex regulatory changes and what they mean for supply chains.
This episode is ideal for listeners involved in feed and wider agricultural supply chains who need to understand how deforestation due diligence, chain of custody and sustainability requirements are changing, and how a single, independently verified scheme can help streamline reporting and support continued market access.
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Wendy Ford
Wendy Ford is Communications Manager at AIC, creating and overseeing the content published on AIC's website, emails, Member briefings, print publications, and social media.
