All Chicken & poultry articles
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NewsKFC UK sales grow 9% as value-driven menu innovation pays off
New menu launches, including the 60-piece Popcorn Chicken Bucket, ‘drove incremental sales’
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NewsBird flu housing order to cover all of England, Defra says
The housing order, announced last week, was previously just covering north, central and east England
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NewsTurkey prices soar as retailers ‘rein in’ loss leaders
According to analysis by The Grocer using Assosia data, more than half of all frozen turkey lines in supermarkets are outpacing general inflation, while preorders of fresh turkeys are seeing double-digit price hikes
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NewsBird flu: Defra announces housing order amid ‘heightened risk level’
Taking effect from 30 October, it applies to keepers of more than 50 birds and any sellers of poultry products in north, central and east of England
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NewsBird flu: UK’s largest egg producer Noble Foods calls for housing order
Noble Foods has said a ‘more proactive approach is now needed’ as bird flu season gets underway
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NewsHappy Egg Co expands frozen omelettes with Ham & Cheese and Cheese & Tomato flavours
Happy Egg Co has expanded its range with the launch of Ham & Cheese and Cheese & Tomato omelettes
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NewsCalls for higher-welfare labelling legislation increase with new study
A new study led by Professor Amitav Chakravarti, a leading marketing academic at the LSE, found 71% of customers would pay more if higher-rated meat was available in UK supermarkets
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NewsRed Tractor appoints new poultry and fresh produce sector chairs
Both will also join the Red Tractor board of directors and help to shape the strategic direction of the organisation
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Analysis & FeaturesThe big deep-fried chicken fast food takeover
KFC has dominated the UK fried chicken takeaway scene since its first outlet opened in 1965. But a flock of new players is hitting high streets – and the battle of the chicken shops is hotting up
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Comment & OpinionEditor’s picks: the fourth tier frontier and Roberts Bakery’s saviour
It’s also cheering to be able to report that Roberts Bakery has been saved
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NewsSides undergoes ‘major menu revamp’ and bolsters senior team
New menu items include a Salad Snack Box and Mac ‘n’ Cheese Bites
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NewsBeef prices set to continue to rise until the new year, industry warns
According to latest data from levy board AHDB, beef prices continued to rise by 17% year-on-year with volume sales dropping by 8.3%
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NewsLab-grown meat pioneer Gourmey acquires Vital Meat in crucial step forward
Gourmey has taken on Vital Meat’s team and Nantes-based infrastructure
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NewsDefra must legislate against cages, new campaign calls
The six-week campaign, which began on Friday 10 October, features an animation that contrasts the life of a caged hen with one that has more freedom to engage in natural behaviours
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NewsLidl doubles sourcing commitment with £30bn investment in UK food
The discounter said the pledge strengthened its commitment to backing British suppliers and supported long-term sustainable growth across the sector
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NewsPukka and Sauce Shop launch co-branded Buffalo Chicken Pie
The innovation will hit Asda and Tesco in the coming weeks
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NewsFarmfoods sites targeted by animal rights activists
The supermarket’s Glasgow HQ, offices in Birmingham and Solihull depot, were all targeted by activists from The Humane League
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NewsOxo adds bone broths, ready-to-use stocks and stock powders
‘Our vision is to keep evolving our range to meet the needs of modern consumers,’ said Oxo
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NewsPilgrim’s Europe records profitable growth despite dip in revenue
The consolidated accounts for FY24 represent the first full-year trading period since the integration of Pilgrim’s UK, Moy Park and Pilgrim’s Food Masters into the unified Pilgrim’s Europe structure
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NewsNoble Foods and Co-op partner with Yellow Wellies for farm safety
The initiative, launched exclusively in 100 Co-op stores this September, is designed to raise awareness of the challenges facing British farmers