Donau Soja is An independent memberbased organization Fully

Donau Soja is… <<<<<<< • An independent member-based organization • Fully democratic and transparent • Supported by 14 EU governments (Europe Soya declaration) • A truly European organization working for the benefit of all • Based in Vienna – where the soy bean first arrived in Europe • More than 270 Members in 22 countries • Not-for-profit (recognized as such by the Austrian Government) • Interprofessional: plant breeding, farming, processing, food and feed production, distribution, retail and civil society <<<<<<<

Europe Soya is… <<<<<<< • Regional (controlled origin) • Non-GM (according to German VLOG, Austrian ARGE, Danube Region non GM standards or equivalent) • Reduced use of pesticides and ban on siccation (e. g. glyphosate) & aerial spraying of pesticides • No land use change/no deforestation: cultivation only on land dedicated to agricultural use before 1. 1. 2008 • International social & labour rights: compliance with relevant ILO convention Certification done by independent certification bodies & supervisory inspections by Donau Soja organisation <<<<<<<

A reliable label <<<<<<< Greenpeace Austria and the consumers rated Donau Soja as „reliable and sustainable“. <<<<<<<

<<<<<<< Soybean production in Europe 10 5 9 4 8 4 7 3 6 3 5 2 4 2 3 1 2 1 0 2011 12 13 14 Area (left axis) 15 16 Output (right axis) Source: Donau Soja <<<<<<< 17 2018 1 0 Millions 5 Forecast Millions Soybean production in Europe (2011 -2018)

<<<<<<< DS/ES guarantees regionality Soya Producer From the farmer to the final product Primary Processor (Oil mill, Toaster, Food Producer) Collector Trader Soya Producer Toasted soybeans or soymeal as feed Soya as food or drinks Note: In risk category 3 countries: 100 % farmers inspections Farmer self declarations Lot Certificates <<<<<<<

OVERVIEW <<<<<<< 1. Membership Donau Soja organisation 2. Product labels: • Hard IP • from the Danube region • Hard IP or quantity equivalence • European origin 3. Protein partnership <<<<<<< Regional Non-GM label

<<<<<<< Benefits of Membership Services for members: • Information (newsletter, market report) • Events (conferences, B 2 B meetings) • Brand communication (press releases, social media etc. ) <<<<<<<

DS Market Reports <<<<<<< Soya market info, with special focus on the European non-GMO sector, including - Prices and non-GMO premiums; - Supply, trade and demand; - Certified non-GMO supply; - Crop forecast. <<<<<<<

<<<<<<< Members - Country Croatia Argentinia Belgium Estonia Finland. France Moldova Spain Bosnia USA Luxembourg Slovenia Slovakia United Kingdom Czech Republic Netherlands Italy Ukraine Poland Austria Hungary Romania Serbia Switzerland Germany <<<<<<<

<<<<<<< Products Austria and Serbia Austria: eggs in all supermarkets and several pork projects (Aldi, Spar, Lidl, Transgourmet) Serbia: eggs (Mercator) <<<<<<<

<<<<<<< Products Germany and Switzerland Germany: eggs (selected stores of Edeka, Kaufland, REWE, Global) and egg products for Mc. Donalds; pork in preparation Switzerland: eggs (Coop) and poulet (Coop, Migros); pork in preparation <<<<<<<

<<<<<<< Protein Partnership • Partnership between soya users and soya producers • The soya user supports training of farmers under our best practice model as well as certification and can use a „Protein Partner Logo“ to show his support. • The fee is related to a production volume in tons, starting with 10. 000 tons for 30. 000 Euros. First partner REWE, interest from other retailers. <<<<<<<

<<<<<<< Protein Partnership Cooperation with REWE Protein Partnership shall support training and transfer of knowledge and best practices to at least 100 small and medium farmers Activities Demonstration fields & Training farmers Branding of siloes <<<<<<< Harvest Road trip, press conferences

Benefits of more <<<<<<< soy in Europe • More soya means better crop rotation, rebalancing share of grain legumes on arable land • In Europe: << 5% • In South-America: up to 70 % • Less/no use of fertilizer: • Nitrogen fertilizers are not needed since most of our farmers use inoculant products • P/K fertilisers are usually not used, if not indicated by soil tests (nutrient removal by soya: <<65 kg P 2 O 5 or <<90 kg K 2 O) • Increase of soil organic matter by production of legumes and pulses / improving soil health • FAO Voluntary Guidelines for Sustainable Soil Management (2017) • FAO, Soil and Pulses (2016) <<<<<<<

<<<<<<< Thank you for your attention! www. donausoja. org Donau Soja is supported by Austrian Development Agency Find us – our social media activities Donau Soja Facebook Donau Soja Youtube Donau Soja Linkedin Donau Soja Instagram <<<<<<<