All Animal welfare articles – Page 11
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NewsLidl taking legal action against campaign group over chicken claims
An investigation by Open Cages claimed Lidl chickens tested by the group contained several antibiotic resistant bugs
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Comment & OpinionWhy RSPCA Assured remains crucial in the face of criticism
RSPCA Assured was revolutionary when it started 30 years ago and continues to be a driving force for change today, says Toby Baker, executive director at RSPCA Assured
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NewsTesco makes move to lower chicken stocking densities
The retailer will reduce densities from the current ’industry standard’ level of 38kg/m² to 30kg/m² by the first half of 2025
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NewsBEIC launches manifesto for stronger British egg industry
The BEIC’s key manifesto asks are organised in six key themes: international trade, environment, workforce, biosecurity, planning and public procurement
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NewsRSPCA Assured insists welfare breaches are rare as it comes under fire
New footage from over 40 UK farms published by campaign group Animal Rising were described as ‘beyond barbaric’
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NewsVivera expands plant-based BBQ collection with two SKUs
The two launches are made of hydrated vegetable proteins and soya
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NewsLabour pledges to ban foie gras imports if elected
Shadow Defra minister Steve Reed has promised to ban imports of the controversial French delicacy
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InterviewsChris Packham on taking his environmental crusade into grocery
The TV presenter has little time for the NFU and is also targeting the ‘catastrophic’ salmon fishing industry. But he believes a new rice brand can help make a difference
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NewsMajor weaknesses and loopholes in new antibiotic law, campaign group finds
The legislation bans the routine use of antibiotics and their use ‘to compensate for poor hygiene, inadequate animal husbandry or poor farm management practices’
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NewsThe Jolly Hog unveils Crackling Hog Roast line with Tracklements
The NPD joins the brand’s slow cook range, targeting the ‘dining at home’ occasion
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NewsCo-op introduces white egg range to support 100% free-range offer
The retailer will now sell both white and brown eggs after extending its supply base
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NewsLidl announces £500m investment in British pork supply chain
The discounter has moved to a new producer pricing model that will pay the cost of production and guarantee minimum volumes
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NewsMost companies prioritising animal welfare policy but falling short in practice
The report found that 95% of global food giants had policy commitments prioritising animal welfare, an increase from 79% in 2012
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NewsAHDB confirms Red Tractor’s world-leading beef and lamb standards
A new report from AHDB has found Red Tractor’s standards were found to be higher in all areas except biosecurity and disease control
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NewsWhitby Seafood buys first fishing vessel to showcase best practice
The Golden Ray B963 is a scampi trawler skippered by third-generation fisher Darren McClements, who has been fishing for over 37 years
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NewsCampaign group lodges CMA complaint over ‘false’ salmon farming claims
Scamon Scotland claimed Aldi, Asda, Co-op, Lidl, M&S, Sainsbury’s and Tesco had displayed false claims over fish farming
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NewsEgg industry has ‘serious concerns’ over Scottish cage ban
The Scottish government last week announced a new consultation on outlawing the use of cages to house hens involved in egg production
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InterviewsVegan Food Group’s founders on building ‘the vegan Unilever’
VFG has come a long way since serving up vegan fried chicken from a York restaurant. It’s now on the acquisition trail and fighting the UPF narrative
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NewsCo-op ditches Thai coconut milk supplier over monkey labour concerns
Co-op’s own-label coconut milk is now sourced from Sri Lanka
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NewsLidl cuts chicken stocking densities in animal welfare boost
The retailer has followed Co-op, Morrisons and Sainsbury’s in committing to more space for chickens in its fresh supply chain