A paradigm shift is approaching for European agriculture and the agri-food industry. On 30 December 2025, the new EU Regulation 2023/1115 (EUDR) on deforestation will come into effect, introducing strict requirements on traceability, transparency and legality for certain agricultural commodities, including soy and its derivatives (such as oils, flours and meals). In order to place agricultural products considered at risk of deforestation on the European market, the Regulation requires proof that:
- they were cultivated on land not deforested or degraded after 2020;
- they were produced in compliance with the laws of the country of origin, including regulations on land use, environment, labour rights, health and safety, and the protection of human rights.
For this reason, all suppliers of affected products will be required to provide geolocation data of the cultivated areas, which is essential for the due diligence statement to be transmitted along the entire supply chain and eventually uploaded to a new digital platform at the European level.
This change affects the entire sector, requiring greater attention to the origin of raw materials and the application of due diligence procedures proportionate to the level of risk assigned to the country of production.
To support this process, the European Commission has already published an initial classification of countries based on deforestation risk. This classification will serve as an operational reference and will be updated periodically to reflect global trends. The risk assessment determines the complexity and depth of the required checks, ensuring that raw materials placed on the European market meet the required standards of traceability and sustainability.
Thanks to its active and proactive role in the supply chain, Cereal Docks has long been working to ensure full compliance with the new regulatory framework, supporting its suppliers, clients and partners in a shared and responsible adaptation process.
A connected, traceable and change-ready supply chain
To best address the complexity of the EUDR regulation, Cereal Docks works with expert partners who support the company throughout the process. The support of KPMG has been essential in defining an organisational and operational model consistent with the new regulatory obligations.
Through a detailed analysis of business processes and information flows, KPMG helped identify risk areas and structure a solid internal governance system capable of ensuring traceability, transparency and accountability throughout the soy supply chain.
At the same time, TRACT provides the end-to-end digital platform that allows the entire international supply chain to be mapped, and the geolocation data and information required for due diligence to be efficiently collected, verified and managed. Thanks to integration with existing company systems, TRACT will enable Cereal Docks to work in coordination with suppliers and clients according to the requirements of the regulation, ensuring a practical, collaborative and scalable approach to compliance.
Compliance with the new European regulation requires advanced digital tools, but above all a clear and shared vision throughout the supply chain. “The goal is to ensure the efficient and transparent management of the data required by due diligence, simplifying the flow of information among all stakeholders,” explains Cristina Dalla Bona, Trading Specialist at Cereal Docks. “We have chosen a technological solution capable of integrating with our systems and with the real needs of the agricultural supply chain, because the true value lies in providing simple and accessible tools that can effectively support suppliers and clients on the path to compliance.”
Training and tools to face the change
Alongside the adoption of new digital tools, Cereal Docks has launched a structured training and support programme for actors across its supply chain. A series of themed webinars are currently underway for suppliers and clients, designed to clearly explain:
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the EUDR obligations and the information to be shared;
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the operational proposal of Cereal Docks for data collection;
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the procedures for sharing or receiving the information required for regulatory due diligence.
This information programme also includes technical workshops, explanatory materials and personalised support for all partners involved, both in Italy and abroad.
Training also involves Cereal Docks’ internal staff: around fifty people are actively participating in a structured programme combining theoretical and practical sessions, with the aim of making the entire organisation ready and responsive to the requirements of the new regulation.
A shared vision for a stronger supply chain
As Giovanni Fanin, Corporate Director of Cereal Docks, emphasises: “EUDR is not just a regulatory obligation, but an opportunity to evolve towards a more advanced, transparent and responsible production model. For us, it is a step consistent with the path we have pursued for years alongside our suppliers, to build traceable and sustainable supply chains.”
Through the adoption of appropriate organisational models, collaboration with specialised partners, and the active involvement of all business functions, Cereal Docks aims to be a credible and proactive point of reference for the entire soy supply chain, contributing to the development of a more resilient, transparent and future-ready agri-food system.
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