All Chicken & poultry articles
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NewsNGOs call for government to stop expansion of ‘intensive poultry farming’
The coalition, led by River Action UK, wrote a letter to Defra secretary Angela Eagle pressing for the release of analysis showing ‘the need for more poultry’ and to pursue a ‘regenerative poultry sector growth plan’
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NewsEfra Committee adds to industry pressure on government for Brazil meat ban
Industry groups have called on Great Britain to follow the EU in banning imports of products such as beef and chicken over antibiotic resistance concerns
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NewsHeck to launch high-protein Cumberland Chicken Sausages
The ‘protein-packed’ six-sausage SKU has been made with lean chicken, black pepper, sage and spices, and will be available nationwide at Morrisons and Tesco from mid-September
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News2 Sisters still trucking in water to Willand site due to restrictions
In order to maintain production at the Devon facility, The Grocer understands the business has been bringing additional water in by road since mid-July
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NewsBernard Matthews to close Derby factory after continued losses
The Derby site will cease operations by the end of this year
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NewsMorrisons condemned for sourcing own-label chicken from China
Animal rights campaigners, industry groups and customers criticised the retailer after it was revealed Chinese chicken had been used in a packet of Morrisons Hot & Spicy Breaded Chicken Tenders
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NewsActivists tell Nando’s to release chicken supply chain audit
In a social media video released on Monday, River Action UK asked Nando’s to provide the details, which it allegedly promised to disclose ‘over a year ago’
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NewsRanjit Boparan strikes Muscle Food rescue deal to add to meat empire
Boparan Private Office acquired the business and assets of Muscle Foods Ltd from administrators at insolvency firm Mackay Goodwin
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InterviewsTom Crowley: putting Popeyes on every UK high street
Popeyes’ UK CEO believes tech, taste and social ingenuity can eventually bring the brand and its ‘shatter crunch’ within 30 minutes of all customers
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NewsChicken shops drive fast food footfall as pub traffic decline continues
Chicken shops continued to perform well with 10.5% growth between January and June
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Comment & OpinionBig Chicken: Mo Gilligan documentary checks out fast food ‘conspiracy’
The fried chicken loving comedian’s ‘experiment’ is largely pointless, but his deep dive into its production throws up some surprises
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Comment & OpinionBrazil’s beef ban: the NFU picked a good fight but does it have a good case?
The NFU has timed its call for a Brazilian meat ban to coincide with the country’s biggest trade fair. But look past the politics and the case is weaker than it appears
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NewsBrazil downplays worries of meat flooding UK market as NFU calls for ban
The NFU called for the UK government to mirror a proposed EU ban on Brazilian animal products
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NewsNFU calls for ban on Brazilian beef and poultry imports
It comes after the EU asked Brazil to prove that its products of animal origin were not derived from animals treated with antimicrobials reserved for human health, growth promotion, or yield improvement
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NewsDomino’s delivers ‘strong’ first half as Chick ‘N’ Dip drives growth
Like-for-like sales increased 4.9% and orders were up 1.6%, driven by growth in pizza and Chick ‘N’ Dip
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NewsComedians take aim at Frankenchickens in latest Project Slingshot ad
The sketch, directed by Simon Amstell, is the latest stage in Project Slingshot’s £3m ‘Don’t Buy It’ campaign
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NewsWingstop master franchisee delivers ‘record’ results in 2025
For the 12 months to 28 December 2025, revenue increased 73% to £216.4m, while operating profit jumped 77.3% to £24.3m
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NewsKFC UK&I Q2 sales jump after success of Pickle Mania menu
For the second quarter to 30 June 2026, same-store sales grew 10% on the previous quarter and by 9% year to date
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NewsUrban Eat launches high-protein Chicken Satay Skewer range
The range features three products: Chicken Satay Skewer Snack Bag, Chicken Satay Skewers with a Sweet Chilli Dip, and a large-pack variant
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Comment & OpinionWater shortages cannot be allowed to threaten UK food security
Alarm bells have been ringing across the food industry after chicken giant 2 Sisters closed one of its factories due to food safety and animal welfare concerns