New Zealand consumers concerned for the welfare of animals involved in food production are encouraged to pledge to ‘go SPCA Blue Tick’ to show their support for animal welfare.
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Ten facts you need to know about the chicken and eggs on your table
The truth is that no chickens or eggs produced in Australia contain added hormones, and they have not been given hormones for decades.
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Companies praised for cage-free commitments: RSPCA
Retailers and food manufacturers making an effort to source cage-free eggs were praised this morning at the RSPCA's Good Egg Awards.
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Billboard calls for Assistant Treasurer to end the free-range uncertainty
A consumer-funded billboard has been unveiled in the Victorian electorate of Assistant Treasurer the Hon Kelly O’Dwyer by CHOICE, calling for the delivery of standards amongst free-range eggs to meet consumers’ expectations.
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Australian consumers debate the switch to free range eggs
New research from Canstar Blue has shown that there is a major difference in the egg-purchasing preferences across Australia as consumers decide between free range or cheaper, caged eggs.
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Most Aussies want free roaming hens according to Choice
Consumer advocacy group Choice has released its latest research highlighting consumers’ desire for a strong and meaningful free-range egg standard in Australia that would recognise the need for hens to regularly go outside, have room to move inside and outside, and for farmers to undertake animal welfare practices.
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Laid-to-order free range eggs
CM Murphy is barely keeping up with orders for his seriously free-range eggs. With his unique, self-designed free-range production platform, he has chefs and restauranteurs paying attention
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CHOICE wants more policing of free range egg claims
CHOICE welcomes the Federal Court’s ruling to fine Darling Downs Fresh Eggs for engaging in misleading conduct and making misleading representations in its labelling and promotion of eggs as ‘free range’.
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Ministers get cracking on free range eggs
The Consumer Affairs Ministers have agreed to develop an enforceable national information standard for free range eggs.
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SA edges closer to a free range egg code of conduct
SA has drafted a voluntary free range egg code, where producers who meet the conditions receive a trademarked tick of approval.
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ACCC takes action against Ecoeggs supplier for free range claims
The ACCC has instituted proceedings against Ecoeggs’ supplier alleging that their use of ‘free range’ was false and misleading.
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Milne AgriGroup to supply Coles with pork
The WA Great Southern region will exclusively supply Coles with its “Coles Finest” free range pork under a deal with Milne AgriGroup.
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“Free range” egg claims found to be misleading
The Federal Court has penalised Pirovic Enterprises Pty Ltd $300,000 for engaging in misleading representations.
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SA producers reject proposed free-range logos
South Australia's free-range egg producers are not happy with the State Government's proposed logos.
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States agree to develop national standard for free range eggs
State and territory ministers have agreed on a NSW proposal to develop a national standard for free range eggs.
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Ministers to decide on a national free-range egg code
State and territory ministers are today to decide whether to agree to a New South Wales proposal to develop a national code for free-range eggs.
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Shareholders to benefit from Woolworths cage eggs phase-out: VFF
Shareholders will benefit most from Woolworths’ decision to phase out caged eggs, according to Victorian Farmers Federation egg group president Brian Ahmed.
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Green Eggs restriction lifted after salmonella scare
Nearly a month after health authorities warned restaurants, cafes and caterers not to use Green Eggs products in raw egg dishes, the producer has been deemed safe.
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Animals Australia launches new tongue in cheek egg campaign [video]
Animal welfare group, Animals Australia has released a set of videos that encourage consumers to purchase cage free eggs with the help of high profile comedians including Arj Barker, Peter Rowsthorn of Kath and Kim fame, Mick Malloy and Carl Barron.
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ACT expected to ban battery cages and sow stalls
The ACT is expected to pass a vote today that will see an end to certain factory farming practices.
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