Aldi to invest £1.1bn in British egg production
Aldi has committed to an investment of £1.1 billion into British egg production over five years, with the intention to “support supplier stability and growth”.
Government to phase out cages for laying hens by 2032
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has announced new proposals to end the use of cages for laying hens.
The Compleat Food Group acquires Freshpak to increase turnover to £1.3bn
UK chilled food manufacturer The Compleat Food Group has acquired Freshpak, a private-label producer of added-value egg products, chilled food-to-go snacks and deli fillers.
NFU finds “modest” farm income gains are “fragile”
The latest farming income figures have been published by Defra, with the NFU labelling the gains as “fragile”.
British egg industry sees £1bn Lidl investment
UK discounter Lidl has announced a £1 billion investment into the British egg industry.
Sainsbury’s forms Egg Group to “protect supply”
UK retailer Sainsbury’s has announced a new development group which it says will “support its egg farmers” and protect the UK’s egg supply for “years to come”.
