Industry News

Pan-industry campaign launched to end farrowing crates

15/04/2025

Pan-industry campaign launched to end farrowing crates

An action plan that would see the end of farrowing crates being used in the UK has received pan-industry support, including from the retail sector.

CIWF launches stakeholder action plan to accelerate farrowing transition

14/04/2025

CIWF launches stakeholder action plan to accelerate farrowing transition

Compassion in World Farming (CIWF) has launched a Multi-Stakeholder Action Plan to accelerate the adoption of alternative farrowing systems in the UK.

CIWF looks to accelerate move towards alternative farrowing with multi-stakeholder plan

14/04/2025

CIWF looks to accelerate move towards alternative farrowing with multi-stakeholder plan

Compassion in World Farming (CIWF) has launched a Multi-Stakeholder Action Plan, backed by various promiment players in the supply chain an the NPA, to accelerate the move towards alternative farrowing systems in the UK.

07/04/2025

Waitrose unveils chicken welfare labelling scheme and hits BCC target early

Waitrose will meet the requirements of the Better Chicken Commitment this year and has launched its 'radically transparent' animal welfare labelling

Waitrose becomes first supermarket to set new benchmark for better chicken welfare standards

07/04/2025

Waitrose becomes first supermarket to set new benchmark for better chicken welfare standards

From this week all fresh chicken from Waitrose meets the elevated ‘Better Chicken Commitment’, guaranteeing customers significantly higher quality and ethically sourced fresh British poultry.

Greggs joins Waitrose and M&S as animal welfare leader

27/03/2025

Greggs joins Waitrose and M&S as animal welfare leader

Greggs has joined M&S, Waitrose and Premier Foods at the top of a global list on animal welfare performance.

Are You on Track to Meet the 2026 Better Chicken Commitment Deadline?

19/03/2025

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.

19/03/2025

Food 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

03/03/2025

Ending 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

Forget meat versus plant-based, is hybrid meat the real future?

28/02/2025

Forget 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?