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UK Approves Lab-Grown Meat in Pet Food
The UK has become the first country in Europe to approve lab-grown meat. The authorization will specifically allow the use of cultivated chicken, or meat grown from the cells of an egg sample, in a new pet food made by the London-based startup…
Read moreAnimal welfare group clashes with European poultry trade organisation
Animal welfare group Compassion in World Farming has hit back at claims by the Association of Poultry Producers and Poultry Trade in EU Countries (AVEC) around the additional costs linked to the European Chicken Commitment.
Read moreAldi to improve chicken welfare standards with 20% more space
Aldi is set to provide higher welfare standards for chickens through the introduction of new stocking density requirements for its fresh chicken supplier.
Read moreEat less chicken to mitigate environmental impact of BCC, Compassion in World Farming says
Compassion in World Farming (CIWF) has responded at length to the bombshell report from AVEC, the Association of Poultry Processors and Poultry Trade in the EU Countries, which outlined the considerable financial and environmental costs…
Read moreDebate heats up over economic and environmental impacts of higher welfare chicken production
A recent study by AVEC indicates significant economic and environmental costs of European Chicken Commitment (ECC) production. However, Compassion in World Farming (CIWF) claims the report falls short in accounting for the benefits associated…
Read moreFrom pigs on straw in Italy to retailers in Britain
The Bassino family in Northern Italy operates within the Fumagalli concept, producing higher welfare pigs for both the Italian and European markets, including those in the UK.
Read moreCompassion Launches ‘Better Chicken’ Identity to Raise Awareness of Broiler Welfare
Compassion in World Farming has launched a new Better Chicken visual identity in response to food businesses who requested support in communication, recognition and understanding of the Better Chicken Commitment (BCC).
Read moreUK law to ban live animal exports clears parliament
A UK bill banning the export of livestock for slaughter cleared parliament on Tuesday, with campaigners hailing it as a landmark moment for animal welfare.
Read moreTougher baseline for animal welfare improvements launched
A new baseline for animal welfare improvements has been introduced, with tougher criteria, as investors seek more information on how companies deliver welfare performance.
Read moreRaising Awareness of Broiler Welfare
Compassion in World Farming has launched a new visual identity to support food businesses making the ‘Better Chicken Commitment’ (BCC).
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