Avara Foods to invest £100m in supply chain
Avara Foods has announced a £100 million investment into its poultry facilities, which it said would introduce “next-generation technology” to the business and support growth in the long-term.
Hospitality businesses launch Sustainable Chicken Forum
Eight businesses from across the hospitality industry have announced they are withdrawing from the Better Chicken Commitment to launch their own initiative.
Poultry producers among firms accused of polluting rivers
Law Firm Leigh Day has commenced a legal claim on behalf of nearly 4,000 people, accusing poultry producers and others of polluting the Wye and Lugg rivers.
Avara Foods introduces new broiler standard
Avara Foods has reduced stocking densities across all its supplying broiler farms.
Activist group appeal dismissed by High Court, says BPC
Claims from an activist group that the Defra Secretary was acting unlawfully in allowing so-called “fast-growing” chickens have been dismissed by the High Court.
Trade deal opens doors for UK poultry exports to Japan
A market access deal has been secured, allowing UK companies to export cooked poultry meat to Japan.