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Albert Heijn To Improve Animal Welfare Standard In Pig Supply Chain

Dutch retailer Albert Heijn plans to invest further in its pig supply chain to support the implementation of stricter animal welfare requirements.

Most Global Food Giants Acknowledge The Importance Of Animal Welfare, Study Finds

Most major global food companies (95%) acknowledge the importance of animal welfare and are addressing it with policy commitments and clearer governance, a...

Denmark Bets On Cow Feed Additive To Reduce Methane Emissions

Denmark has agreed to help farmers finance a feed additive that is expected to reduce methane emissions from cattle by up to 30%, its government said.

Why Are French Farmers Protesting?

French farmers are blocking roads across the country to demand government action to address numerous grievances, as protests in the European Unio...

European Consumers Demand Better Animal Welfare Standards, Data Shows

New findings from the EU's Eurobarometer service indicate that a substantial 84% of European consumers are in favour of stronger safeguards for the well-be...

REMA 1000 Subsidiary Norsk Kylling Names Hilde Talseth As CEO

Norsk Kylling, poultry producer and subsidiary of REMA 1000, has announced the appointment of Hilde Talseth as its new chief executive officer, effective 1...

Salling Group To Phase Out 'Fast-Growing' Chickens From Promotional Products

Denmark's Salling Group has set a target to phase out 'fast-growing' chickens from promotional products by the end of 2025.

US Pork Firms Split Over Congress Bill To Overturn California Animal Welfare Law

Some big US pork producers that have spent money to comply with a California law requiring more living space for certain farm animals are lukewarm about le...