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Understanding the dynamics of cage-free housing
With the transition to more cage-free and outdoor access systems, there are certain challenges that need to be kept in mind when determining layer health and welfare plans.
Read moreThe demise of the cage is inevitable – and imminent – according to latest EggTrack Report
Even in the face of supply chain disruptions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, companies and producers continue to make progress on their commitments to source eggs from cage-free hens, according to the recently released fifth annual EggTrack…
Read moreSUPERMARKETS TO HALVE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS BY 2030
The CEOs of five major UK supermarkets have committed to slash their impact across climate, deforestation and nature.
Read moreFOOTPRINT OF FOOD SYSTEMS GROWS 17%
Food systems are responsible for 31% of anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions and it’s not just agricultural production that’s the problem.
Read moreUK LAB-GROWN MEAT GETS FUNDING BOOST
Edinburgh biotech firm Roslin Technologies has been awarded £1m to help develop its work on producing meat directly from animal cells.
Read morePANDEMIC PARKS PROGRESS ON SUSTAINABLE PLATES
New research finds grounds for positivity despite foodservice businesses lagging supermarkets on key sustainability indicators. Nick Hughes reports.
Read more35,000 sign British egg petition
An online petition asking supermarkets to stop importing eggs for use in British products has become one of the most successful on change.org.
Read moreA BETTER CHICKEN COMMITMENT FROM DOMINO’S
Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (Domino’s) is demonstrating a commitment to animal welfare by partnering with Compassion in World Farming (CIWF) and signing the Better Chicken Commitment – a first for the Fast-Food Industry across Australia and…
Read moreNew report warns of climate catastrophe without urgent action to cut meat consumption
Global meat and dairy consumption must be dramatically reduced if we are to avert a climate catastrophe – that’s the clear conclusion of a new report released today (Friday 5th November) at COP26 by the international charity Compassion in World…
Read moreDomino’s Joins Better Chicken Commitment
Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd (Dominos) is demonstrating a commitment to animal welfare by partnering with Compassion in World Farming (CIWF) and signing the Better Chicken Commitment a first for the Fast-Food Industry across Australia and New…
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