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Many respondents opposed the changes due to ethical reasons and concerns that porcine PAP is not part of a chicken’s natural diet. Photo: Henk Riswick
17-02 | News

Processed animal protein for pigs and poultry approved, pending EU sanitary deal

Children step into the role of egg farmers of the future
29-01 | News

Children step into the role of egg farmers of the future

Whilst enriched ‘colony’ cages are an improvement on conventional ‘battery’ cages, they still do not fully provide for the physical and behavioural needs of laying hens. Photo: Michel Zoeter
27-01 | News

UK: Consultation opens on banning enriched colony cages by 2032

Significant investment has been made to future-proof production, including the introduction of advanced packing technology. Photo: Noble Foods
26-01 | News

Hertfordshire egg farm clinches national free-range environmental award

Andersons’ poultry consultants encourage poultry farmers to use the current buoyancy of the sector to reinvest for the long-term success of your business. Photo: Bert Jansen
16-01 | News

UK poultry farmers urged to reinvest poultry profits wisely in 2026

Photo: Bert Jansen
14-01 | News

Changes afoot for poultry sector as part of new British animal welfare strategy

While the Farming Profitability Review sets out a broad strategic framework, industry groups say its impact will be judged on whether the issues raised by egg producers are translated into practical measures that support confidence and long-term investment. Photo: Koos Groenewold
01-01 | News

UK farming review welcomes egg sector input on profitability challenges

Anthony Field, head of Compassion in World Farming UK: “Clear labelling is essential to ensure shoppers’ money supports the standards they expect.” Image created with the help of AI (Reve.art)
29-12-2025 | News

Does UK labelling mislead consumers on farm conditions?

The UK poultry meat sector directly supports 35,000 jobs, contributes £8.5 billion in GVA, and represents 0.3% of total GDP. Photo: Hans Prinsen
19-12-2025 | News

Place, People and Progress critical to resilient British poultry meat sector

RSPCA Assured has updated its welfare standards for hatcheries, including the requirement for permission for sea, air, or rail transport along with clear welfare plans. Photo: Michel Velderman
02-12-2025 | News

Red Tractor poultry scheme faces calls for major overhaul