Industry News
The 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.
Read moreAsda and Lidl at risk of failing to meet deadline for cage-free eggs
As the 2025 deadline for cage-free egg commitments approaches for many food companies, Compassion’s EggTrack 2024 turns the spotlight on company progress across Europe, revealing where businesses are leading the way – and those that are falling…
Read morecage-free transition report spotlights UK, European regions
Approximately 77% of the UK egg market has transitioned to cage-free systems and almost half of its reporting companies use 100% cage-free eggs and egg products.
Read moreCompassion in World Farming’s Eggtrack report showing that UK companies are “leading the way” on cage-free eggs
Compassion in World Farming’s Eggtrack report showing that UK companies are “leading the way” on cage-free eggs: 77% of the UK market is already cage-free (versus 70% in France, 66% in Italy and 30% in Poland).
Read moreAnimal protection groups call for stronger cage-free commitments amid consumer concerns over welfare
UK companies are leading the way in cage-free eggs, with nearly 75% of the UK market already being cage-free, followed by France (70%) and Italy (66%), reveals Compassion in World Farming’s EggTrack 2024 report.
Read moreUK Companies Lead The Way In Cage-Free Egg Transition, Study Finds
Compassion in World Farming's EggTrack 2024 report includes in-country company ‘spotlights’ to showcase how companies in the UK, France, Italy, Spain and Poland are progressing toward their 2025 commitments.
Read moreMajor supermarkets back call to ban cages for UK hens
Major supermarkets and food industry leaders have backed calls for the Government to ban cages for egg-laying hens.
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