Oats represent a relatively small percentage of all UK annual farm production for grain crops. However, climate change poses a clear threat to the UK coast and countryside, with the consequent impact on farming. The forecast impact on England and Wales is particularly stark. Sustainability – in farming and all matters – is the only way forward.
No one disputes the wholesome nutrition oats have been providing for generations. At Morning Foods we also recognise the impact of food production on our planet.
At Morning Foods, we are committed to ensuring our oats are as good for Planet Earth as our customers. We have already made the move to renewable energy to power our mills and we are determined to become carbon neutral as soon as possible.
In 2005, we set a target for a 20% reduction in our energy consumption, water consumption and carbon emissions by 2025.
By 2024, we had already beaten those targets (energy -22%, water -28%, carbon -27%).
Our scientists and researchers are harnessing advanced technologies to find breakthroughs in the production, processing, protection and consumption of foods.
We are doing everything we can to help develop a healthier and more sustainable future for everyone and everything on
Planet Earth.
At Morning Foods, we believe in excellence in sourcing and building strong relationships with our industry partners. We collaborate closely with our farmers to source the highest quality oats. We know that agreeing and realising a mutually fair price fosters long-term relationships to ensure consistent and sustainable oat production.
With a focus on long-term sustainability, we form partnerships with farms to ensure certainty of supply for years to come. Our stringent standards for oats ensure farmers receive fair compensation, enabling us to maintain our leadership in the sustainable cereal market.
For the future of our planet, we are committed to carbon-neutral milling and powering our operations with renewable energy. We are working toward a future of full carbon neutrality. Our goal is to set new standards in sustainable manufacturing.
Sharing our expertise and consultancy skills, we collaborate closely with our supply chain partners to uphold strict levels of quality control. We use traceability systems to ensure each batch of oats meets our high standards, from farm to mill to consumer. Leveraging our agronomy expertise, we provide the industry with guidance on essential factors for a successful oat harvest, including plant physiology, meteorology and soil science.
