ABF is proud to have been awarded a bronze rating by the renowned CSR rating agency EcoVadis. EcoVadis continuously evaluates the CSR management of companies and additionally offers guidelines to drive improvements in the field of sustainability.

For ABF it is the first award by EcoVadis in the areas of environment, labor & human rights, ethics as well as sustainable procurement. The certification is not only an important milestone to meet our customers' expectations, but also a starting point to make our sustainability efforts more visible.

With regard to GLP certification, a certificate issued to GBA Medical Device Services GmbH is already available

As part of a collaborative effort, a data interface between GBA Group laboratories and Mineral Waste Manager will go live in October. This means that the assistance tool for mineral waste management will soon have a data interface to our laboratories and receive verified parameter values first-hand.

Lupins (Lupinus spp.) belong to the legume family (Fabaceae) and are herbaceous plants growing up to 4.5 meters high. With up to 50% high-quality protein in dry matter, lupins are more than just an alternative to soybeans. In cultivation, they require little fertilization, little sun, loosen soils and bind atmospheric nitrogen.

For this reason, lupins are not only a popular raw material as animal feed, but are also increasingly used in the food industry. For example, the (ground) seeds of lupins are often used in bread and baked goods, confectionery, ice cream products, fried foods or even as a caffeine-free hot drink.

As of September 2022, Alexander Kleinke takes over the responsibility as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at the GBA Group and is in charge for all financial matters with focus on internationalization. He can draw on more than 20 years of experience in leading and developing finance departments and has worked in various industries during this time.