Government Plans to Eliminate Cages for Laying Hens by 2032
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has recently unveiled significant proposals aimed at phasing out the use of cages for laying hens...
Tag : Animal welfare
Iceland Pledges to Offer Only Cage-Free Eggs by June 2027
Iceland had previously committed to ending the sale of eggs from caged hens by the close of 2025. However, it rescinded this pledge in May,...
Iceland Pledges to Enhance Prawn Welfare Standards in Response to Activist Advocacy
Iceland has made a significant commitment to enhancing the welfare of crustaceans in its supply chain. By the end of 2027, the retailer will eliminate...
£3 Million Initiative Launched to Tackle Health and Welfare Concerns in Poultry Production
Funded by Innovate UK as part of Defra’s Farming Innovation Programme, the FeedFlow project unites a consortium of industry leaders and academic institutions. Together, they...
UK Considering Ending Livestock Exports for Slaughter
The Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) Bill will ban the export of cattle, sheep, pigs, goats and horses from the UK for fattening and slaughter. The...
Has the EU Started Neglecting Commitments to Sustainable Food Systems and Animal Welfare?
In Ursula von der Leyen’s 2023 State of the European Union address, the focus on sustainable food systems has been notably absent, causing concern among...