Keeping track: Compassion launches first European EggTrack Report 18 Sep 2018 EU - Following the success of Compassion in World Farming’s US EggTrack Report last year, the farm animal welfare charity launched a new report on 18 September 2018 to show the progress European companies are making towa…
Here’s what the egg farm of the future looks like 14 Sep 2018 NETHERLANDS - By placing hen welfare and the planet first, can you come up with a better business model for egg production? The innovators at Dutch farm Kipster think so
Could Brexit's effect on British poultry divide the rich and poor? 6 Sep 2018 UK - A no deal Brexit risks creating a dangerous two tier food system that divides the rich and the poor, with the less well-off forced to accept lower standards, warns a major new report from a leading UK think-tank
Get cracking for British Egg Week 2018 3 Sep 2018 This year British Egg Week takes place between 8 and 14 October and British Lion eggs has created a toolkit to help retailers, wholesalers, food manufacturers and caterers make the most of the week
The Lakes Free Range Egg Company receives Queen's award 29 Aug 2018 UK - The Lakes Free Range Egg Company received their Queens Award for Sustainable Development from Cumbria’s Lord Lieutenant on Friday (24th August)
British egg sales and recognition on the rise 28 Aug 2018 British Lion eggs are in good health, with the latest figures showing retail sales continuing to rise for the twelfth year in a row, and consumer recognition of the Lion mark significantly higher than other food marks
Privé Group commits to sourcing exclusively cage-free eggs 23 Aug 2018 SINGAPORE - Singaporean company The Privé Group announced its new sustainability and animal welfare initiative, committing to a 100 percent cage-free egg supply chain
New code for UK laying hens and pullets issued 16 Aug 2018 Earlier this month the UK updated and issued a new welfare code for laying hens and pullets. The update is part of a programme of reforms designed to enhance the welfare of animals
What's new at the annual Caribbean Poultry Association ITS? 15 Aug 2018 The Caribbean Poultry Association registered in Jamaica with secretariat in Trinidad & Tobago will hold their 5th annual International Technical Symposium in Suriname this September
Price increase “desperately needed” as British egg producers are pushed to the brink 14 Aug 2018 Free range egg producers in Britain are calling for an immediate price increase as the cost of feed continues to rise
New research highlights the benefits of early photo stimulation on productivity 14 Aug 2018 A new report has been published in Poultry Science which investigates the effects of dietary protein level and age at photo stimulation on the reproduction traits of broiler breeders and progeny performance
Making the grade: Aviagen's online grading tools help maximise flock potential 9 Aug 2018 Sponsored Aviagen has developed a set of online grading tools to help with the grading process and enhance flock uniformity - making your flocks easier to manage, be more predictable in response and have more persistent production…
Putting the egg in Brexit: ‘Breggsit’ storm brewing as businesses encouraged to prepare 8 Aug 2018 UK - Food businesses across the UK are being encouraged to ‘trust the Lion’ and rely on British Lion eggs and egg products – for both surety of supply and food safety - ahead of the UK’s departure from the European Union…
US poultry allowed into Morocco market after 14-year long wait 8 Aug 2018 The USA Poultry & Egg Council (USAPEEC) and the National Chicken Council (NCC) applaud the news announced on 7 August 2018 by US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and US Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue that th…
New Government report confirms benefits of introducing eggs early in weaning 31 Jul 2018 GLOBAL - A new report confirms that allergenic foods, including hen’s eggs, can be introduced to a child’s diet from around 6 months of age
JUST eyes European market with Eurovo Group alliance 23 Jul 2018 EU - Last week, JUST, the company which has developed a plant-based "scrambled egg" announced a partnership with Eurovo Group, and Italy-based egg producer and distributor
Eggs boost protein intake during childhood 19 Jul 2018 GLOBAL - New report highlights role of eggs across the globe
In ovo feeding: ingesting the facts 18 Jul 2018 The quality of a newly hatched chick is a major factor in determining its health, liveability and growth. However, many poultry farmers will tell you that they have seen the proportion of weak or low-quality chicks arriv…
SaladStop! joins global cage-free egg movement 17 Jul 2018 GLOBAL - SaladStop!, Asia’s leading healthy food chain, is joining the global cage-free movement with a commitment to use exclusively cage-free eggs in its supply chain by 2025
Poultry product labelling and consumer understanding 11 Jul 2018 Demand for poultry products is on the rise in line with the diversity of production methods attempting to meet this demand, but how much do consumers understand about these methods?