Transition to antibiotic free production

Recent years have seen an explosion in the availability of “free-from” foods for consumers increasingly concerned about the traceability and healthiness of food. After pioneering in the area cage-free eggs the industry now needs to rise to the challenge again as antibiotic free chicken looks set to become a staple of supermarkets and restaurants. As well as consumer demand, governments are keen for the poultry industry to reduce antibiotic use – particularly when the antibiotics are impor