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03/07/2024Industry News
03/07/2024
Eat 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…
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02/07/2024
Debate 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…
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06/06/2024
From 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.
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22/05/2024
Compassion 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).
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14/05/2024
UK 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.
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09/05/2024
Tougher 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.
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29/04/2024
Raising 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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26/04/2024
Most companies prioritising animal welfare policy but falling short in practice
Most companies acknowledge the importance of animal welfare and are addressing it with policy commitment and clear governance, according to the latest report published by the Business Benchmark on Farm Animal Welfare, published on Thursday.
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25/04/2024
Food giants failing implementation of animal welfare ambitions
Today’s publication of the Business Benchmark on Animal Welfare (BBFAW) reveals that most global food giants (95%) acknowledge the importance of animal welfare and are addressing it with policy commitments and clearer governance.
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25/04/2024
Business Benchmark on Animal Welfare relaunches with tougher criteria
Some 93% of global food giants have been given the lowest ratings (‘E’ or ‘F’) based on their performance impact in the latest Business Benchmark on Animal Welfare (BBAW) report, with investors such as Aviva, Candriam and Robeco set to engage…
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