All Animal welfare articles
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News
VFC 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 & Opinion
Giving 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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Aldi 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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M&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 & Features
Cute 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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News
Lidl 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 & Opinion
Why 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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News
Tesco 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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BEIC 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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RSPCA 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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Vivera expands plant-based BBQ collection with two SKUs
The two launches are made of hydrated vegetable proteins and soya
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Labour 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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Big Interviews
Chris 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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News
Major 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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The 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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Co-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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Lidl 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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Most 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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News
AHDB 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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Whitby 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