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NewsBusinesses drop Better Chicken Commitment in favour of Sustainable Chicken Forum
Eight leading hospitality businesses including Burger King and KFC have announced the launch of the Sustainable Chicken Forum and said that they will be withdrawing from the Better Chicken Commitment.
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NewsBoparan acquires German poultry processor
The Boparan Private Office has acquired German turkey and chicken processor Heidemark, which will form part of BPO’s Europe division.
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NewsKFC to increase yearly spend on British chicken to £100m
KFC UK & Ireland has announced that 35% of its chicken will be sourced from British farms by the end of 2026, as the company said it would add chicken wings to the list of products it sources from British farms.
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NewsM&S to buy 33% more British chicken from suppliers
Marks & Spencer has increased its British farming commitments by 33%, which it said was a response to a sales uplift in its value chicken lines.
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NewsGrocery inflation figures show rising prices in fresh meat and added value poultry
The latest Worldpanel by Numerator grocery market share update shows overall price inflation held steady at 4.7% over the month to 30th November, with prices rising fastest in markets including fresh meat and value added poultry.
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NewsChicken the protein of choice when dining out, finds AHDB
Research from the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board has explored dining out trends, finding that consumers prioritise meat-centred meals.
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NewsAIMS encourages consumers to switch to pork as price inflation falls
The Association of Independent Meat Suppliers has published its meat and poultry tracker for the month of September, finding that on average prices fell slightly across the month.
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NewsSliced cooked meat spending up 17% as school starts
In its latest grocery market share data, Worldpanel by Numerator has found that cooked poultry is “becoming more popular” as a packed lunch choice for schoolchildren.
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NewsWaitrose meets higher welfare standards across all own brand chicken
UK supermarket Waitrose & Partners has introduced the Better Chicken Commitment across its own brand chicken, as it urges Government to make animal welfare labelling mandatory.
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NewsFresh meat prices up 13.11% on the year, finds AIMS
According to the AIMS Retailer Meat and Poultry Inflation Tracker Report for July 2025, the overall prices for fresh beef, lamb, pork and chicken rose by 0.35% from June.
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NewsBeef prices rise 3.2% in June, finds AIMS
AIMS has stated that the rise in UK inflation was “anything but unexpected” to the trade body as it observes its meat and poultry inflation report.
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NewsBPC responds to “Frankenchicken” pressure campaign
The British Poultry Council has hit back against a recent pressure campaign, after letters were sent to 1,600 chicken farmers across the UK.
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NewsBoparan Holdings to purchase 2 Sisters joint venture
The 2 Sisters Food Group has announced that it will sell its joint venture poultry farming operations to the Boparan Private Office.
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NewsFarmers trial “dual-purpose” chicken breeds
The Innovative Farmers network are trialling a selection of heritage chicken breeds with the aim to cut emissions, end the culling of male chicks and “build economic resilience”.
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NewsKFC expansion will create major boost for poultry industry
UK fried chicken brand KFC plans to invest £1.49 billion to create more than 7,000 jobs in the UK and Ireland over the next five years.
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NewsChicken welfare now 20% above industry standard, says Tesco
UK retailer Tesco will provide an additional £50 million a year to its suppliers and farmers as it boosts its fresh chicken welfare standards.
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NewsAvara Foods reduces stocking density across all its broiler farms
Avara Foods has introduced a new agricultural programme lowering the stocking density in broiler farms throughout its farming supply chain.
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NewsCranswick denied planning permission for pig and poultry facilities
Following the rejection of a planning application, Cranswick has stated it is “incredibly disappointed” by the decision of King’s Lynn & West Norfolk Borough Council Planning Committee.
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NewsUK poultry and red meat exports to Philippines unlocked
The Department for Business and Trade has observed a boost in British meat exports following trade talks between the UK and the Philippines.
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NewsConsumers choose lean meats as high-protein diets take centre stage
According to data from online retailer Ocado, more consumers are choosing natural protein sources such as lean meats.
