The first-ever Europe-wide strategy on plastics has been published, and is a part of the transition towards a more circular economy. The EU said the measures…
Month: January 2018
The Humane Slaughter Association has issued a new online guide which covers the humane killing of livestock during disease control operations. Primarily aimed at the veterinary…
Marks & Spencer has committed to raising welfare standards for all the broilers it buys as part of a new poultry welfare campaign. In a blog…
New powers to tackle the serious problem of waste crime will be granted, and further action opened for consultation in a crack-down on illegal sites, Environment…
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has confirmed that Avian Influenza of the H5N6 strain has been detected in 17 wild birds in Dorset. …
G White & Co has launched a new range of chicken sausages. The maker of Porky Whites pork sausages is launching a range called Chickolatas —…
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has published an updated draft code of practice for the welfare of meat chickens and meat breeding chickens, following…
The Commission will give additional funding of €169 million to promote EU agricultural products throughout the world – €27 million more than in 2017. A total…
Marel Poultry is launching an Automated Nugget Line at this year’s IPPE Expo in Atlanta, which runs from 30 January to 1 February. The equipment company…
Farming and the environment must go hand-in-hand and producing quality, home-grown food is critical to the future of the country, the NFU said today. It follows…