welfare

PETA protesters are very clear about animal rights; there is no excuse for animal abuse. Photo: ANP
02-09-2021 | News

Major US turkey supplier dropped following welfare expose

26-08-2021 | Article

A ‘better life’ for all Dutch supermarket chickens

Several big brands in the US have formed the US Working Group for Broiler Welfare. Photo: Brian David
18-08-2021 | News

US working group for broiler welfare formed

Morrisons, British farming s largest direct supermarket, met its 100% free-range target last year 5 years ahead of its commitment for shell eggs. Photo: Michel Velderman
18-08-2021 | News

Bird welfare advances highlighted in Morrisons annual report

US Roundtable for Sustainable Poultry & Eggs (RSPE) executive director Ryan Bennett: ''There are several sustainability assessment resources available but the poultry sector needed a reporting structure that tackled the complexities of the full supply chain''. Photo: Moshe Zusman
13-08-2021 | Article

“Driving sustainability through transparency”

Access to the range is mandatory in organic production, however, not all hens dare to venture out into the open. Photo: Peter Roek
11-08-2021 | Article

FreeBirds project advances organic production

In the UK, standards evolve to meet the needs of consumers and the wider supply chain. Photo: ANP
09-08-2021 | Article

Poultry farmers face farm assurance changes

Engagement with producers is vital, as it signals a commitment to transition towards a cage-free supply. Photo: Henk Riswick
02-08-2021 | News

Sustainability lessons from the hospitality sector

Industry body United Egg Producers says the number of hens housed in conventional cage environments is decreasing as producers, retailers and food manufacturers transition to cage-free eggs. Photo: Bert Jansen
26-07-2021 | Article

Cage-free eggs: US food companies under pressure

UK upmarket retailer Marks and Spencer is to become the first supermarket to only sell slower-reared, higher welfare chicken across its full range of fresh poultry products. Photo: Koos Groenewold
13-07-2021 | News

Marks and Spencer to only stock slower growing broilers