Founded in 1959, COFALEC is the European confederation of yeast producers.
With 47 members, it represents almost the entire sector. The European yeast industry is the world leader with a 35% share of world production.
NEWS & STATEMENT
As trilogue negotiations on New Genomic Techniques (NGTs) continue without conclusion, Europe’s agri-food chain is sounding the alarm. A coalition of 26 EU organisations representing […]
The adoption of the new ISO standard 23983:2025 marks a key milestone for the global baking industry, setting a unified definition and reference for baker’s […]
Milestone event in Naples marks new leadership, new headquarters and continued collaboration across the sector Naples, 28 June 2025 – COFALEC, the European Confederation of […]
The development of new uses of fermentation, and in particular innovative applications of yeast,
represents an opportunity for a more sustainable world.
A sector committed to a circular economy
The European yeast industry is doubly committed to a circular economy.
Yeast cultivation uses co-products from the sugar industry, such as molasses.
At the end of the production cycle, the fermentation substrates are valorised for uses that promote sustainable agriculture…
A sector committed to controlling its carbon footprint
To control the carbon footprint of the European yeast industry, COFALEC commissioned a detailed study from PwC.
Find out the results…
Yeast, sustainable solutions for the environment
In addition to its emblematic uses: bread, cheese, alcoholic beverages, etc., yeast is now at the heart of new essential fields: sustainable agricultural practices, health, nutrition, environmental protection, etc.
