EPDs for Food and Beverage in Europe
This 2026 deep dive shows who is publishing Food and Beverage EPDs in Europe, which program operators they use, the PCRs that dominate, and where renewals will bunch up. If you are deciding whether to launch or refresh an EPD this year, this guide gives you the benchmarks and timing signals that matter.
What counts as “Food and Beverage” here
Food manufacturers, beverage producers, and adjacent suppliers whose products are used to make, package, or move food show up in this dataset. That includes pasta, dairy, olive oil, soft drinks, canned goods, grain milling, and some packaging and construction related items used in food facilities under EN 15804.
The newest item in the five year window is Cell‑Aire Polyethylene Foam Packaging 1 mm from Sealed Air Srl, issued on Jan 18, 2024 by EPD International AB, expiring Dec 28, 2028, developed under “PCR 2019:13 Being updated – Packaging 1.1.2”.
The 2021 to 2025 surge
The last five years show 239 current EPDs from 48 manufacturers and 4 program operators. Momentum peaked in 2023, then tapered while teams prepared for refreshed PCRs and operator migrations.
Growing disclosure aligns with the EU’s CSRD scope that will apply to about 50,000 companies as phases roll in through 2028 (European Commission, 2023) (European Commission, 2023).
EPDs issued per year
| Year | EPDs |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 49 |
| 2022 | 65 |
| 2023 | 123 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 0 |
Program operators in Europe for F&B
A small group handles nearly all activity.
- EPD International AB leads with 195 EPDs across 45 manufacturers. That diversity signals broad acceptance for food categories and for EN 15804 items used in food operations.
- EPD Hub carries 32 EPDs but from 1 manufacturer, so volume is concentrated rather than market wide.
- INIES hosts 11 EPDs from 1 manufacturer, primarily for the French market under national addition rules.
- EPD Norway appears once with 1 EPD from 1 manufacturer.
If you want reach across EU markets, the operator with multi‑manufacturer usage often simplifies buyer acceptance and verifier availability. Single‑manufacturer clusters can still work when speed and template fit outweigh visibility.
Manufacturers publishing the most
The long tail is healthy, yet a few groups drive issuance.
Conserve Italia leads with 59 EPDs covering preserved fruits and vegetables. Ruukki Construction Oy follows with 32 EPDs tied to EN 15804 items used in food settings. Barilla adds 22, with Billerud, Bauli, and Sika France at 11 each. Granarolo and Isopan contribute 8 each. PepsiCo Beverages Italia appears with 5 soft drink EPDs. Many others contribute one to four EPDs, which is often enough to remove the “no EPD” penalty in specs.
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PCRs that shape Food and Beverage EPDs
A PCR is the rulebook of Monopoly: ignore it and the game falls apart. Below are the PCRs used by current EPDs, with counts and latest expiry to help you plan renewals and first issues.
| PCR | EPDs | Latest expiry |
|---|---|---|
| EPD Hub Core PCR version 1.0, 1 Feb 2022 | 32 | Oct 20, 2028 |
| PCR 2010:01 Uncooked pasta, not stuffed or otherwise prepared | 2 | Sep 13, 2026 |
| PCR 2010:01 Uncooked pasta, not stuffed or otherwise prepared 4.0.3 | 8 | Nov 21, 2028 |
| PCR 2010:07 Virgin olive oils and its fractions 3.0.1 | 7 | Feb 10, 2027 |
| PCR 2010:11 Bottled waters, not sweetened or flavoured 4.0 | 1 | Feb 4, 2026 |
| PCR 2010:13 Meat of poultry 3.0.1 | 2 | Jun 27, 2026 |
| PCR 2010:14 Processed paper and paperboard 3.1 | 12 | Oct 13, 2028 |
| PCR 2010:19 Sauces, mixed condiments and mustard 4.0 | 6 | Jan 30, 2028 |
| PCR 2010:20 Mineral or chemical fertilizers 3.0.3 | 1 | Dec 28, 2028 |
| PCR 2011:14 Absorbent hygiene products 3.0.3 | 2 | Apr 28, 2027 |
| PCR 2011:14 Absorbent hygiene products | 1 | Jun 16, 2026 |
| PCR 2012:01 Construction products and services EN 15804 A1 (expired) 2.34 | 1 | Mar 1, 2026 |
| PCR 2012:06 Bakery products | 2 | Nov 21, 2026 |
| PCR 2012:06 Bakery products 3.0.2 | 6 | Dec 4, 2028 |
| PCR 2012:06 Bakery products 3.0.3 | 16 | Dec 4, 2028 |
| PCR 2012:11 Meat of mammals 3.1.2 | 1 | May 31, 2026 |
| PCR 2013:04 Grain mill products 3.0.3 | 2 | Jan 31, 2027 |
| PCR 2013:13 Raw sugar, refined sugar, and molasses 3.0 | 1 | Nov 2, 2026 |
| PCR 2013:18 Yoghurt, butter and cheese 2.12 | 3 | Aug 30, 2026 |
| PCR 2016:03 Preparations used in animal feeding 1.12 | 1 | Jun 8, 2028 |
| PCR 2016:05 Preserves and preparations of meat 2.0 | 1 | May 31, 2026 |
| PCR 2018:06 Port operation services 1.0.3 | 1 | Jun 3, 2026 |
| PCR 2019:01 Fruits and nuts 1.0.3 | 1 | Oct 13, 2028 |
| PCR 2019:10 Prepared and preserved vegetables and fruit products, including juice | 18 | Mar 16, 2027 |
| PCR 2019:10 Prepared and preserved vegetables and fruit products, including juice 2.0 | 44 | Dec 22, 2028 |
| PCR 2019:13 Packaging 1.1.2 | 2 | Dec 28, 2028 |
| PCR 2019:14 Construction products EN 15804 A2 1.3.3 | 23 | Dec 6, 2028 |
| PCR 2019:14 Construction products EN 15804 A2 | 6 | Nov 21, 2028 |
| PCR 2019:14 Construction products EN 15804 A2 1.2.5 | 3 | Jul 26, 2028 |
| PCR 2019:14‑c‑PCR‑005 Thermal Insulation products EN 16783 2019‑12‑20 | 1 | Mar 3, 2027 |
| PCR 2019:14‑c‑PCR‑014 Acoustical ceiling and wall solutions 2022‑01‑28 | 1 | Apr 13, 2027 |
| PCR 2020:06 Wine 1.0 | 1 | Mar 30, 2026 |
| PCR 2020:07 Arable and vegetable crops 1.0 | 6 | Jan 23, 2027 |
| PCR 2021:05 Fish and fish products 1.0 | 1 | Mar 9, 2028 |
| PCR 2021:08 Dairy products 1.0 | 1 | Nov 28, 2028 |
| PCR 2022:07 Soft drinks 1.0 | 5 | Oct 12, 2028 |
| PCR for electronic and electrical products and systems | 1 | Aug 27, 2026 |
| EN 15804 National addition to NF EN 15804 A2 | 11 | Dec 21, 2028 |
| Yoghurt, butter and cheese | 3 | Aug 16, 2026 |
What stands out for 2026 planning is how many bakery, pasta, sauces, poultry, dairy and wine items will mature before year end. Many teams are already scoping data updates or expanding to additional SKUs to ride renewal timing.
The renewal wave to watch
Expiries cluster in three years: 44 in 2026, 41 in 2027, and 154 in 2028. The 2028 spike is led by Prepared and preserved vegetables and fruit products 2.0 with 41 EPDs, the EPD Hub Core PCR with 32, and EN 15804 A2 1.3.3 with 16. Bakery lines under 3.0.2 and 3.0.3 also contribute double digits.
For 2026, early dates include bottled water on Feb 4, virgin olive oil beginning Feb 14, poultry on Jun 27, and uncooked pasta on Sep 13. If your product matches these families, build your data room now so reviews are calm, not frantic.
The role of EPD consultants and service providers
Out of 239 current EPDs, 212 were delivered with an external EPD service provider. That is normal for food where multi‑site data, agriculture inputs, and packaging scenarios complicate footprints. A strong partner handles data wrangling and keeps cross‑PCR comparability honest.
If you want white‑glove speed, an EPD service provider like Parq can definately shorten the path while keeping quality high. You keep production moving while the heavy lifting gets handled.
Notably absent in the public registry, as of Jan 18, 2026
We looked for current EPDs from several large European or Europe‑active food and drink companies in the public registry and did not find matches under their corporate domains. That includes Nestlé, Danone, Unilever, Ferrero, Arla, Lactalis, Heineken, Carlsberg, AB InBev, and Coca‑Cola Europacific Partners. They may disclose elsewhere, use different entities, or be preparing new filings. Absence here is a competitive opening for mid‑market brands that publish first.
How to pick the right PCR in 2026
Start by mapping your closest competitor set, then mirror the dominant PCR when possible. That protects comparability in tenders and spec tools. If your product straddles food and construction environments, EN 15804 A2 families appear frequently in this landscape and remain a pragmatic path for facility‑installed items.
If two PCRs fit, check their next revision dates, operator queues, and verifier availability. A rulebook that renews in 2027 may be fine, yet a fresh 2.0 text valid into late 2028 offers breathing room. Think like a chess player planning three moves out.
Want the underlying dataset and a quick PCR sanity check
This analysis draws on the global public registry most specifiers use. Registry loads can lag, so recent issues from the second half of 2025 may be missing. If you want the full, up‑to‑date spreadsheet I used, connect with me on LinkedIn and send a message. I am happy to share, answer questions, and hop on a quick call to recommend the best fit PCR for your upcoming EPD based on the competitive field.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many current Food and Beverage EPDs are in Europe over the last five years and how many companies published them
There are 239 current EPDs from 48 manufacturers across Europe in the last five years. Activity is concentrated with EPD International AB hosting 195 of those for 45 manufacturers.
Which program operator is most commonly used for Food and Beverage EPDs in Europe and is usage concentrated with one company or diverse
EPD International AB is the dominant operator with diverse usage across 45 manufacturers, while EPD Hub’s 32 EPDs are concentrated in a single manufacturer.
What PCRs should a pasta or bakery manufacturer consider for a 2026 EPD launch
Uncooked pasta commonly uses PCR 2010:01 versions 4.0.3 and earlier, while bakery products map to PCR 2012:06 versions 3.0.2 and 3.0.3. Check latest expiry windows which extend into late 2028 for these versions to plan renewals calmly.
When is the big renewal wave for Food and Beverage EPDs in Europe
Expiries bunch in 2026 with 44, in 2027 with 41, and in 2028 with 154. The 2028 peak is led by Prepared and preserved vegetables and fruit products 2.0, EPD Hub Core PCR 1.0, and EN 15804 A2 1.3.3 families.
How often do Food and Beverage EPDs involve an external consultant or service provider
212 of the 239 current EPDs list an external EPD service provider, which aligns with the complexity of agricultural inputs, multi‑site production, and packaging scenarios.
About the Author
With a passion for sustainability and a love for complex data, Toby helps manufacturers efficiently collect data from across their organization and get their EPDs done right. He’s especially interested in how AI can support human expertise, helping R&D and factory teams work faster, smarter, and with less friction.
