HKScan is committed to using responsibly produced raw materials. Most of the feed used in animal farming is locally produced and the use of soy is low when compared internationally. At HSKcan, the use of responsibly produced soy is an important part of sustainable meat production. We are a member of the Round Table on Responsible Soy (RTRS) association that promotes the use of responsible soy.
In the HKScan’s Finnish and Swedish value chains, we use only responsibly produced certified soy. In Sweden, we have used responsibly produced soy since 2015 and in Finland, since 2017. In Denmark and in the Baltics, we are committed to switch to the use of responsibly produced soy by 2025.
We approve the following soy certificates: RTRS, ProTerra, Donau soja/Europe soya, EU-organic, IFOAM and other third party verified soy according the Swedish Soy Dialogue criteria. We mainly use RTRS and ProTerra certifications.
We promote the use of local protein sources, such as rapeseed and broad bean, in the feeds used on the farms. Soy is mainly used in the feeds of poultry and pigs. We use no soy feed in the production of Finnish beef.
With our innovations, we have significantly promoted the sustainable food chain and enabled wider use of domestic protein. The entire pork chain utilises by-products of the food industry instead of soy. A good example of well-functioning circular economy is barley protein, a by-product of the ethanol industry. In the feeding of Kariniemen® Kananpojat, the share of soy has already been reduced significantly; this work continues.
Swedish collaboration for a more sustainable production of risk crops
In Sweden, HKScan is a member of Svenska plattformen för riskgrödor, which is a cross-industry collaboration for a more sustainable production and consumption of risk crops. Axfoundation, WWF Sweden, Swedish food industry and retail companies launched the collaboration platform in April 2022.
Danish responsible soy alliance
In Denmark, HKScan joined the Dansk Alliance for Ansvarlig Soja alliance, in summer 2020, promoting the responsible soy use. HKScan aims to gradually move to the use of responsible, certified soy also in Denmark. Dansk Alliance for Ansvarlig Soja includes trade and industry representatives, NGOs and public authorities.
Sustainable palm oil
We use minor amounts of palm oil in some of our products, such as meals. We use only responsibly produced palm oil. We are an associate member of the Round Table on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO).
