welfare

Transportation of live animals has always been an Achilles heel, hence strict protocols are in place. Photo: Bart Nijs
09-09-2021 | News

Revised UK welfare in transport measures come under fire

CPF has applied the European cage-free standard at Wang Somboon farm. The closed chicken house has a low stocking density of 7 laying hens/sqm compared with the general standard of a maximum of 9 hens/sqm. Photo: CPF
03-09-2021 | Article

CP Foods revs up cage-free production

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