Labelling and traceability

76% of Australians say COVID-19 pandemic has made them more aware of the importance of food security

The United Kingdom must be formally listed as a Third Country by the EU in order to continue selling meat and other food products in that market, says BMPA.

The British Poultry Council warns that the UK cannot afford any disruptions in the poultry meat trade after potential border delays after Brexit are announced.

The comprehensive new policy authored by leading experts and vets have recommended over 65 ways to improve the welfare of animals at slaughter.

An Auckland mad has been sentenced to 12 months of home detention for selling eggs labelled as free range even though they came from caged hens.

The UK's new Trade and Agriculture Commission represents farmers, retailers and consumers and will advise the government on trade, animal welfare and environmental standards.

RSPCA says that labelling is "no excuse to drop standards".

Egg industry leaders have called for the British Egg Industry Council (BEIC) to play a leading role in the recently announced Trade and Agriculture Commission.

Red Tractor has completed more than 6,300 remote sessions with farmers and has received overwhelmingly positive feedback from members.

The British Veterinary Association and NOAH welcome the formation of the new Trade and Agriculture Commission, and stress that animal health and welfare must be safeguarded.

"Method of production" labelling long overdue but must not be used to justify imports of animal products produced to standards illegal in UK, says RSPCA.

Farming organisations from across the EU have joined the UK's NFU in its call for an urgent breakthrough in trade talks in order to establish a UK/EU free trade agreement.

The UK's exit from the EU trading bloc will involve extensive negotiations and policy updates. The British Meat Processors Association has identified general areas concern that must be addressed to avoid trade disruptions. …

The UK's exit from the EU trading bloc has been filled with technical and regulatory issues, but the British Meat Processors Association has identified multiple technical issues that the UK Government can solve right now to ease the transition process. …

Red Tractor has added a new range of marques to broaden its offer for shoppers and diners.

Where Food Comes From, Inc., a trusted resource for independent, third-party verification of food production practices in North America, announced the launch of PoultryCARE™, an innovative new sustainability standard for the poultry industry.…

The USDA has released its updated food labelling guidance document but the Animal Welfare Institute reports that the policies continue to mislead consumers and allow false marketing.

Farmers Union Board to assess final text upon its release

On November 21, Carrefour Taiwan officially launched the first line of private label cage-free eggs from an Asian retailer at its Neihu Store in Taipei’s north.

New partnership between Egg Farmers of Canada and Denny’s brings the Egg Quality Assurance certification programme to restaurants across Canada.