All Animal welfare articles
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Comment & OpinionCranswick’s new animal welfare review is money well spent
It’s understandable that Cranswick’s trading update focused on its impressive financial details – but it was, perhaps, short-sighted not to make animal welfare more central
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NewsCase of atypical BSE found on Essex farm
The case differs from contagious classical BSE, which is linked to contaminated feed
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NewsCranswick to review animal welfare as it posts record revenues and profits
Cranswick announced the ‘new, fully independent, expert veterinarian review’ this morning as it reported record annual revenues and profits over the past year
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NewsSoil Association threatens withdrawal from salmon sector
The charity, which sets standards for certified organic salmon, has said significant reforms are needed on salmon farms
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NewsCranswick ‘disappointed’ at shocking animal welfare abuse footage
An undercover exposé showed newborn piglets being swung by their legs and slammed against concrete
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NewsUS now targeting British pork, poultry and seafood markets amid trade talks
In addition to beef, the US is also keen to up exports of pork, poultry, seafood and rice into the UK amid ongoing trade discussions
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Comment & OpinionAnimal welfare is in crisis; now is the time to be proactive
Over the weekend, horrific and violent footage revealed the full extremes of the bad treatment animals can be subjected to inside some of the nation’s biggest farms
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NewsSupermarkets suspend Cranswick pig farm supplies following violent animal abuse claims
Sainsbury’s, Tesco and Morrisons have suspended supplies from a Cranswick farm after an undercover investigation revealed animal rights abuses at the site.
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NewsMedia Bites 12 May: junk food ads, ‘piglet thumping’, tariffs and trade deals
New research has found that just five minutes exposure to junk food advertising is enough to persuade children to eat an extra 130 calories every day.
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NewsLoch Duart launches new welfare standard for innovation and transparency
The standard is independently managed and assessed by Leigh Grant Consulting and Partners in Welfare
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NewsFSA revokes abattoir licence following undercover investigation
The non-stun slaughterhouse had been the subject of an undercover investigation by animal rights activist and filmmaker Joey Carbstrong
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NewsUK-US deal to include agrifoods but government draws ‘red line’ on hormone beef and chlorinated chicken
British farmers are closely following the news of a US-UK trade deal over food standard concerns
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NewsIceland abandons cage-free egg commitment, citing cost of living crisis
Iceland’s scrapping of its commitment has been criticised by animal charity The Humane League
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NewsAvara Foods appoints new CEO to succeed departing Andy Dawkins
Andy Dawkins will remain as a non-executive director of Avara Foods Holdings
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NewsTesco boosts chicken welfare standards, completing switch to 20% more space
Tesco has also provided additional financial support of around £50m to help farmers in its chicken supply chain implement the change
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NewsBoparan bounces back into profitability on back of efficiencies and new business wins
A £28m pre-tax loss in its previous accounts swung by £63.5m into a £35.5m profit before tax for the year to 27 July 2024
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NewsAnimal welfare standards in focus as US and India trade deals loom
A new report has found that the majority of Britain’s trading partners produce their animal products to lower welfare standards than the UK’s
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NewsRed Tractor consults on higher welfare standards for pig sector
The farm assurance scheme has kicked off a consultation on proposals to introduce voluntary Enhanced Welfare and Free Range labels for UK pigmeat
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Comment & OpinionCan a UK-US trade deal avoid ‘dreaded’ chlorinated chicken?
Most UK food and farming bodies are dead against a US trade deal, with the British Poultry Council recently warning that ‘if agrifood becomes a bargaining chip, we all lose’
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NewsCompassion launches Salmon Retailer Spotlight comparing policies
The Retailer Spotlight will challenge retailers to demonstrate their commitment to welfare standards through their own policies, rather than relying on assurance schemes