L214 Sues Lidl for Animal Abuse in French Pig Farms
L214 filed complaints against Lidl France and two pig farms for animal abuse, citing illegal tail-docking, unsanitary conditions, and inhumane killings in a Finistère farm, despite Lidl's animal welfare program.
L214 Sues Lidl for Animal Abuse in French Pig Farms
L214 filed complaints against Lidl France and two pig farms for animal abuse, citing illegal tail-docking, unsanitary conditions, and inhumane killings in a Finistère farm, despite Lidl's animal welfare program.
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Avian Influenza Devastates US Egg Market, Causing Shortages and Price Spikes
Avian influenza killed 17.2 million egg-laying hens in late 2024, causing widespread egg shortages and price increases (up to $4.33 per dozen) across the US, with recovery expected in six to nine months due to the time needed to replace flocks and the continued spread of the virus exacerbated by ext...
Avian Influenza Devastates US Egg Market, Causing Shortages and Price Spikes
Avian influenza killed 17.2 million egg-laying hens in late 2024, causing widespread egg shortages and price increases (up to $4.33 per dozen) across the US, with recovery expected in six to nine months due to the time needed to replace flocks and the continued spread of the virus exacerbated by ext...
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EU Bolsters Farmers' Bargaining Power in Food Supply Chain
The EU executive proposed measures on Tuesday to strengthen farmers' bargaining power, including mandatory written contracts, mediation mechanisms, and improved enforcement of the Unfair Trading Practices directive, aiming to ensure fair compensation and prevent sales below production costs.
EU Bolsters Farmers' Bargaining Power in Food Supply Chain
The EU executive proposed measures on Tuesday to strengthen farmers' bargaining power, including mandatory written contracts, mediation mechanisms, and improved enforcement of the Unfair Trading Practices directive, aiming to ensure fair compensation and prevent sales below production costs.
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EU Strengthens Farmers' Bargaining Power in Food Supply Chain
The EU presented measures to bolster farmers' bargaining power by mandating written contracts, promoting producer organizations, and improving the application of the Unfair Trading Practices Directive, addressing concerns raised during recent protests.
EU Strengthens Farmers' Bargaining Power in Food Supply Chain
The EU presented measures to bolster farmers' bargaining power by mandating written contracts, promoting producer organizations, and improving the application of the Unfair Trading Practices Directive, addressing concerns raised during recent protests.
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40% Bias Score
Bird Flu Outbreak Drives Record-High Egg Prices
Wholesale egg prices hit a record high of \$8 per dozen due to a bird flu outbreak that killed over 40 million egg-laying chickens in 2024, impacting retail prices and causing some stores to limit purchases; while the impact on chicken meat prices has been less severe.
Bird Flu Outbreak Drives Record-High Egg Prices
Wholesale egg prices hit a record high of \$8 per dozen due to a bird flu outbreak that killed over 40 million egg-laying chickens in 2024, impacting retail prices and causing some stores to limit purchases; while the impact on chicken meat prices has been less severe.
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Alès Slaughterhouse Closure Threatens Gard's Food System
After nine months of receivership, the Alès slaughterhouse in Gard, France, will close on January 15th, 2025, leaving 600 clients and raising concerns about the region's food supply chain; a potential local takeover is being explored.
Alès Slaughterhouse Closure Threatens Gard's Food System
After nine months of receivership, the Alès slaughterhouse in Gard, France, will close on January 15th, 2025, leaving 600 clients and raising concerns about the region's food supply chain; a potential local takeover is being explored.
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EU Strengthens Farmer Negotiating Power in Food Supply Chain
The EU presented measures to bolster farmers' negotiating power, mandating written contracts, mediation mechanisms, and stricter Unfair Trading Practices Directive enforcement to counter power imbalances with large buyers and ensure fairer prices.
EU Strengthens Farmer Negotiating Power in Food Supply Chain
The EU presented measures to bolster farmers' negotiating power, mandating written contracts, mediation mechanisms, and stricter Unfair Trading Practices Directive enforcement to counter power imbalances with large buyers and ensure fairer prices.
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40% Bias Score