CIWF: Europe’s broiler welfare improves, more work needed

“Higher welfare should be the minimum baseline standard – in good times and in bad...," according to a CIWF spokesperson.

March 29, 2024

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With the release of its second annual European ChickenTrack Report, Compassion in World Farming (CIWF) lists which European poultry producers the organization believes are improving in animal welfare and which are allegedly falling behind.

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The Poultry Science Association announces scholarship winner

Executive director of the NIAA to speak at upcoming summit

HKScan changes name to HKFoods

The name change follows the sale of the company’s Swedish business.

European bodies reach compromise over new Ukraine trade deal

Farmers are among the agrifood groups concerned about the impacts of a new trade agreement with Ukraine on European Union (EU) poultry meat and eggs markets.

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Avian Influenza

HPAI: French duck vaccination program hailed a success

France’s strategy to vaccinate farmed ducks against HPAI is reported to be a success so far, and running ahead of schedule.

Ukraine's MHP launches 'consumer corner' QR Code

The consumer corners complies with Ukraine’s laws on food safety and consumer protection.

Plukon Food Group to acquire Polish poultry company Algas SP

New assets will help the Netherlands-based company further its reach into Poland and other European markets.

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Former HKScan business is now called Scan Sverige

Lantmännen has completed the acquisition of HKScan’s assets in Sweden.

Lars Appelqvist is the CEO of Scan Sverige, a new business unit of Lantmännen.

Mika Tilli to become CFO of HKScan

An employee of HKScan since 2018, he will succeed departing CFO Jyrki Paappa.

Avian Influenza

Fewer avian flu cases detected across Europe

Bulgaria, the Czech Republic and Sweden are the only European nations to report instances of avian influenza in poultry, and in each of those countries, only one flock is affected.

HKScan targeted in cybersecurity attack

The company is not aware of any misuse of data or distribution to outside parties.

Pilgrim’s to cut 260 jobs in London

Pilgrim’s Food Masters has proposed the closure of a second London facility within a year.

Sustainability report: Atria's progress in Northern Europe

Using solar energy and recycling byproducts are just a couple ways this poultry producer is lowering its carbon footprint.

Poultry Around the World

Will consumers respond to more poultry meat, egg labels?

A consultation has been launched in the U.K. on mandatory country of origin and welfare labelling.

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