Waitoa Free-Range Chicken is the first carbon-zero free-range chicken, as backed by Toitu’s independent certification.
Expanding the cell lines for the growing cultivated meat market is continuing to receive financial support with an additional £1 million granted to Roslin Technologies from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).
French marketer Primland believes its red kiwifruit can inspire new consumers to discover the nutritional benefits of kiwifruit
CEA Global Census finds that majority think industry is susceptible to excessive and untrue claims around sustainability
Government hopes the move will boost exports and unlock barriers to trade
Figures released by the UK government’s Veterinary Medicines Directorate show antibiotics used in chickens fell from 17.5mg/PCU in 2019 to 16.3mg/PCU last year, although this is higher than the record minimum of 9.9mg/PCU set in 2017. The industry target is 25mg/PCU.
Trials of chemical-free seed treatment show “significant reductions in infections, improved germination rates, higher yield and reduced losses” in baby leaf salads
Logistics made 2021 a nightmare for South African apple and pear growers, but they still had a bumper crop
Progress against cage-free commitments is being reported from 7 out of 10 companies, according to results from the latest Compassion in World Farming EggTrack report.
South African production is expected to grow further in years ahead from current record levels
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