All Animal welfare articles – Page 2
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Analysis & FeaturesWhy has the ‘Chicken King’ sold poultry arm to himself?
2 Sisters’ European poultry business will now be run separately
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NewsLivestock producers brace for bluetongue virus impact
The total number of cases stands at five infected premises
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NewsSainsbury’s launches industry-first support group for egg farmers
It will include over 100 farmers from across the UK
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NewsWaitrose becomes first supermarket to introduce free-range cream
The range will cover single, double, whipping and extra thick creams
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NewsEgg labelling: changes made to bird flu regulations
The amends will be introduced through a statutory instrument later this year
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NewsSome supermarkets could struggle to meet 2025 cage-free egg commitment
Aldi met its cage-free target this week and ahead of schedule, but many other retailers may not, industry sources have warned
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NewsTesco publishes decapod crustacean welfare policy
The policy has been created with support from Aquatic Life Institute and is hoped to inspire other retailers to follow Tesco’s lead
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Comment & OpinionBrazil meat conference shows progress on environment and welfare
It’s fair to say Brazil’s reputation on environmental issues has been less than glowing
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NewsAldi hits cage-free egg commitment a year early
All major UK supermarkets have committed to making the cage-free switch by 2025
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Comment & OpinionRise of ‘megafarms’ illustrates pressure on UK food system
The number of larger-scale beef and dairy farms in Great Britain has jumped from 756 to 802 over the past five years
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NewsFoie gras: majority of Brits in favour of import ban, study finds
Animal Equality UK said the findings of the poll added pressure to the Labour government to follow through on its commitment to legislate the issue
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NewsVFC launches campaign highlighting ‘hypocrisy’ of KFC adverts
VFC has imitated KFC’s billboard creative, swapping imagery of KFC coated fried chicken for the ‘dismal reality’ of how chickens are treated
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Comment & OpinionGiving chickens more space is only half the job. We need breed change
The BCC demands the use of healthier, more robust, slower-growing breeds for good reason, says The Humane League UK’s MD Sean Gifford
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NewsAldi cuts chicken stocking densities in latest supermarket animal welfare move
The retailer will complete the switch to the 30kg/sq m stocking density by October
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NewsM&S cuts chicken stocking densities in latest animal welfare commitment
The move takes the retailer closer to meeting the full requirements of the industry-wide Better Chicken Commitment
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Analysis & FeaturesCute delivery drivers and shrinkflation: June in grocery on social media
Slicing through the buzz of social media to see what’s happening in the world of grocery
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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