Cherry Valley Awarded Freedom Foods Accreditation
UK - Lincolnshire-based Cherry Valley, the UK’s largest duck manufacturer, has been recognised for its continued commitment to duck welfare with a Freedom Foods Accreditation.

Poultry Company Falls Fowl on GM-Free Claim
NEW ZEALAND - The Commerce Commission has warned a poultry company about its claim that its chicken free of genetically modified (GM) ingredients, following an expert report that stated: 'There can be a residual difference in animals or animal-products...

Mixed Fortunes for US Turkey Producers
PENNSYLVANIA, US - In the run-up to Thanksgiving, turkey sales are down by up to 20 per cent due to weak demand, according to a contract grower but a small, specialist producer is reporting increased sales at a price above last year.

Better Technology Support for Poultry Farmers Urged
KERALA, INDIA - Union Minister for State for Agriculture K.V. Thomas has said small and medium poultry farmers should have better access to technology in order to boost production and marketing.

Can Working with Poultry Damage Your Health?
US - Poultry plant workers seem to be at higher risk of certain cancers, according to a recently published paper. An official at National Chicken Council refutes the suggestion from the researchers that these workers are exposed to cancer-causing...

Warning of Traditional Christmas Turkeys Shortage
UK - With reduced placing of turkey poults on farms this summer there could well be a shortage of traditional Christmas turkeys, forecasts leading UK producer, Paul Kelly.

EU Moves to Improve Animal Welfare Labelling
EU - A new European Commission report has launched a political debate over animal welfare labelling. The aim is to make it easier for consumers to identify more animal welfare-friendly food products.

World Egg Day Celebrated in Belize
BELIZE - The Belize Poultry Association celebrated World Egg Day by hosting a symposium on the health benefits of eggs.

Brunei to Double Halal Production for Export Market
BRUNEI DARUSSALAM - The Agriculture Department has announced plans to raise production and exports of halal products to Singapore. Although free of avian flu, Brunei producers will need to raise biosecurity before Singapore will accept its products.

KFC Serves Up Another Free Chicken Deal
KENTUCKY, US - KFC has cooked up another free offer to promote its grilled chicken, only this time, it promises, without the unwanted side of rain checks.

Group Leader Urges State Govt to Promote Eggs
ANDHRA PRADESH, INDIA - Komatlapalli Venkatasubba Rao, president of the West Godavari District Poultry Farmers Federation, yesterday appealed to the State government to introduce egg as part of the menu for the mid-day meal under implementation in schools...

The Happy Egg Co. Secures Listing with Budgens
UK - From 27 October, free-range egg producer, The Happy Egg Co. will be adding Budgens to its distribution portfolio enabling more consumers to purchase great tasting eggs in even more convenience outlets. The new listing follows the success the brand...

Pork Purchases in the UK Catch up Poultry
UK - Consumer purchases of pork products are soaring, catching up those of chicken, the country's favourite meat.

British Lion Eggs to be Stamped on Farm
UK - The Code of Practice for Lion Quality Eggs has been further strengthened with on-farm marking of eggs to be introduced across all systems of production.

Two Billion Free-Range Eggs to be Sold in 2009
UK - Free-range egg sales are fuelling a renaissance in the UK egg market, according to new figures just released.

National Chicken Cooking Contest Suspended
US - The economic slowdown has claimed another victim as the National Chicken Council (NCC) announced that the National Chicken Cooking Contest will be suspended indefinitely after 48 competitions over 60 years.

Recreating Time When Geese Walked to London
UK - The Essex village of Gosfield turned back the clock last weekend to the days when geese spent the night there en route to London markets.

America's Egg Board Announce the 'Good Egg' Project
US - To address people's growing interest in where their food comes from, America's egg farmers are proud to announce the Good Egg Project, an initiative that aims to educate Americans on modern egg farming, introduce them to the farmers that care for...

New Campaign Launched for British Egg Week
UK - New research commissioned for British Egg Week (5 to 11 October 2009) shows that people spend on average just eight minutes having breakfast today – half the time they spent 20 years ago (15 minutes).

Doubts over Free-Range Egg Verification
AUSTRALIA - A recent newspaper article has cast doubt on the system for the verification of free-range egg production.

São Paulo Poultry Farm Seeking Clients Abroad
BRAZIL - Céu Azul Alimentos, which already exports to over 70 countries – among them the Emirates, Jordan, Kuwait and Iraq - is seeking new clients on the Arab market.

FAO Raises Concerns over Possible H1N1 Pandemic
GLOBAL - The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is concerned that the H1N1 flu virus in turkeys in Chile could strengthen a global pandemic.

AMI President Responds to Critical 'Time' Article
US - The president of the American Meat Institute (AMI) has written to the editor of Time, describing a recent article on one of the great American success stories is 'dumbfounding'.

United Kingdom - Organic Statistics 2008
UK - There have been significant increases in the numbers of cattle, sheep and pigs reared to organic standards between 2007 and 2008, while organic poultry numbers have fallen slightly.

French Co-Op Focuses on Organic Poultry Market
FRANCE - Terres du Sud has announced plans to double its output of organic poultry.