The European flour milling association
European Flour Millers is the association representing the European wheat, rye and oat milling industry both at EU & international levels. Members are the representative national associations from 28 European countries. In representing over 90% of the milling capacity in Europe, it is able to reflect credibly and authoritatively the interests of the industry.
Our mission
Our mission is to facilitate the development of a business environment in which all milling companies can meet the needs of consumers and society, while competing effectively for sustainable growth.
Our objectives
- Contribute to improving the competitiveness of the flour milling sector
- Promoting food safety, food security and sustainability throughout the flour supply chain, whilst avoiding an excessive regulatory burden
- Securing competitive access to raw materials in the quality and quantity required, including the management of extreme price volatility
- Contribute to maintaining a sufficient export activity and level of protection against flour imports
- Defending and promoting, with the help of national associations, the sustainable, wholesome & healthy image of bread and the vital role of the flour miller in the local supply chain to feed and nourish the European consumers
Our engagement
The European Flour Millers' association is registered in the Transparency Register
The association is also member of several European Commission Expert Groups:
- Member of the Economic Board of the European Crops Market Observatory
- Member of the EU Agri-Food Chain Observatory (AFCO)
- Member of the expert group on the European Food Security Crisis preparedness and response Mechanism (EFSCM)
- Member of the Expert Group on agricultural commodity derivatives and spot markets
- Member of the Advisory Group on Sustainability of Food Systems (AGSFS)
- The sector is actively engaged in the sustainability transition and the association has signed the EU Code of Conduct on Responsible Food Business and Marketing Practices
- The association has Observer Status to the CODEX Alimentarius (FAO-WHO)
- The association is a founding member of the Primary Food Processors (PFP)
- The association is a founding member of the Bread Initiative
- The association is a strong supporter of the Industry4Europe Coalition
