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EU prepares itself for cases of bird flu this winter
Migratory wild birds crossing the north-eastern and eastern border of the EU is the most likely pathway for avian influenza to enter the territory…
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Retailers cage-free pledge should incentivise farmers to diversify, group says
The UK’s major retailers’ decision to only source non-cage eggs from 2025 should be the incentive farmers need to diversify into free range egg…
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Bird flu reported in Netherlands - 41,500 birds culled
Avian influenza has been reported in a commercial layer flock in the Netherlands. The outbreak is in a flock of 41,500 birds in the Zeeland region of…
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Egg producers no confidence motion in RSPCA Assured
Free range egg producers have passed a no confidence vote in Freedom Food following the latest twist in an increasingly bitter dispute over aerial…
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UK curbs antibiotic use in farming amid 'post-antibiotic apocalypse' warning
England's chief medical officer has warned of a "post-antibiotic apocalypse" as she urged world leaders to address the real threat of antibiotic…
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Safe to eat runny eggs again as government relaxes rules after 30 years
Pregnant women and the elderly can now safely eat runny or even raw eggs under new advice issued by the government’s food safety watchdog almost 30…
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Free range egg family sky dives to raise money for 5 charities
A free range egg business has been flying high to raise money for five charities, totally an impressive £2,500. The Lakes Free Range Egg Company…
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Egg industry draws up list of approved pesticides following fipronil scandal
The British Egg Industry Council (BEIC) is drawing up a list of approved pesticides following the recent fipronil scandal. BEIC chief executive Mark…
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FSA to extend 2 Sisters investigation after finding no evidence at West Midlands plant
The Food Standards Agency has decided to extend its investigations to other 2 Sisters poultry plants in England and Wales, after finding no food…
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Free range industry to see huge investment as major retailers pledge cage-free
The free range egg industry said farmers will 'innovate and invest' to meet any rise in demand for their product following news that major retailers…
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