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Are You on Track to Meet the 2026 Better Chicken Commitment Deadline?
ChickenTrack reports on compliance with the science-based criteria behind the BCC that, when met in full, will significantly improve the lives of millions of broiler chickens.
Read moreFood businesses ‘lagging’ on animal welfare progress ahead of 2026 Better Chicken Commitment deadline
With the 2026 deadline fast approaching, “urgent action” is needed for companies to fulfil their Better Chicken Commitments
Read moreEnding the cage age
Philip Lymbery discusses the ongoing fight for a future where ethical farming, animal welfare and environmental sustainability work hand in hand to feed the world
Read moreForget meat versus plant-based, is hybrid meat the real future?
Sustainability concerns are pushing many consumers away from meat, but plant-based eating isn’t a solution for everyone. Could hybrid be the answer?
Read moreThe great escape: eggs category report 2025
In its annual EggTrack report, CIWF noted 77% of eggs sold in the UK last year, as whole eggs or ingredients, were cage-free.
Read moreCountdown to 2026: Are companies on Track to Meet Their Better Chicken Commitments?
The Better Chicken Commitment calls for more than just good intentions—it requires companies to develop a comprehensive business plan, map out their supply chains and find potential suppliers, and make meaningful investments to achieve their…
Read moreThe spat amongst the chickens
KFC’s admission that it won’t meet the Better Chicken Commitment has ruffled the feathers of those behind the scheme. Others in foodservice need to watch out, says David Burrows.
Read moreSalmon Welfare Scorecard shows small improvement in transparency
Compassion in World Farming has published its second Salmon Welfare Scorecard, evaluating the public policies and reporting of 11 major producers—representing 63 per cent of the global salmon industry—across 13 welfare criteria.
Read moreAre You on Track to Meet Your Better Chicken Commitments?
With the 2026 deadline for the Better Chicken Commitment approaching fast, Compassion in World Farming is asking signatories from the catering and foodservice sector to check they’re still on track to deliver on their promises.
Read moreSalmon welfare reporting and transparency still falls short despite some progress made by producers
Salmon producers have improved their reporting and policies on fish welfare, but more work needs to be done to boost transparency, flags Compassion in World Farming, which has just published its second Salmon Welfare Scorecard.
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