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Amsterdam set to become first capital city to ban meat advertising in public spaces
Amsterdam will ban meat advertising from 1 May, signalling a major shift in European food policy towards plant-based diets.
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Norway to phase out ‘frankenchickens’ by 2027 in landmark animal welfare move
Norway will phase out fast-growing chicken breeds by 2027, fuelling fresh pressure from animal welfare advocates on UK retailers and foodservice groups.
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McDonald’s and KFC criticised by NGO coalition over stalled chicken welfare reforms
Animal welfare groups accuse fast-food giants of failing to deliver chicken welfare improvements as European Chicken Commitment reforms approach a decisive stage.
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Government targets higher UK animal welfare standards with 2032 caged egg phase-out
Ministers launch farming consultations to phase out all British caged eggs by 2032 and introduce stricter animal welfare standards for lambs.
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Turning sustainability into value: the digital roadmap for climate-smart dairy
Balancing productivity, profitability and environmental impact is one of dairy’s biggest challenges. In this Q&A, David Nickell, Global VP Sustainability and Business Solutions and Head of Sustell™ at dsm-firmenich Animal Nutrition & Health, explains how data-driven farming, real-time insights and value-chain collaboration can reduce methane emissions, unlock new revenue streams…
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New study highlights demand for standardised animal welfare labelling on meat products
A new study reveals strong consumer support for standardised animal welfare labelling on meat products, as the UK prepares its upcoming Animal Welfare Strategy.
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The Government’s upcoming animal welfare strategy must confront the hidden cruelty in the UK egg industry
Public Affairs Lead at the Vegetarian Society and fervent animal advocate Jenny Canham shares some home truths about the UK’s egg production industry and the simple steps that companies can take to raise animal welfare standards.
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Tesco improves chicken welfare with £50m farming boost
Tesco increases space for its chickens by 20 percent, pledging £50m annually to support British farmers and improve animal welfare standards.
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UK animal product imports undermine welfare standards, report finds
New report finds 95 percent of the UK's current or potential trade partners have lower animal welfare standards, prompting calls for urgent government action.
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Sainsbury’s and Cranswick announce £61 million partnership to boost British pig welfare
The new ten-year collaboration focuses on higher welfare standards, sustainable pork production and long-term stability for British farmers.
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Co-op leads the way on prawn welfare with 100% ablation-free commitment and humane slaughter pledge
Co-op has become the first UK retailer to ensure 100% ablation-free prawns and will implement humane electrical stunning by 2027. This landmark move sets a new standard for ethical prawn sourcing and highlights Co-op’s leadership in animal welfare.
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Aldi rolls out new stocking density labels across its fresh poultry range
Aldi shoppers will soon be able to spot the new labels in stores, reflecting the supermarket's latest commitment to animal welfare.
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In-Depth Focus: Animal Welfare
Explore the vital role of animal welfare in food production through our In-Depth Focus. In this feature we take a look at the efforts that shape operations and enhance food safety, ensuring a more ethical future for the food industry.
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Keeping animal welfare at the heart of our business
For New Food, Alexandre Mattos, Regional Manager at Seara UK & ROI, discusses Seara's unwavering commitment to animal welfare, which goes beyond ethical responsibility and is instead a core tenet of their operations and global sustainability strategy.
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Aldi succeeds in cage-free mission
As part of its commitment to improve animal welfare, Aldi has succeeded in its efforts to ensure that all of its eggs are from cage-free chickens.
