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Our mission is simple, to provide you with eggs that not only taste amazing but also empower consumers to make a positive impact on the world around them. By choosing Better Eggs®, customers aren’t just buying into a brand, they are supporting ethical farming, sustainable practices, and a true commitment to animal welfare.    We are proud to be SPCA New Zealand certified and continually strive to lead the high animal welfare standards they promote. With each carton, consumers are supporting compassion and responsibility, aiming to create a ripple effect of positive change in the food and egg industry. 🐓   Our vision extends beyond the breakfast table. We’re committed to establishing a community of conscious consumers who care about where their food comes from and how it’s produced. We are continually striving to reshape the future of food, one egg at a time.   At Better Eggs®, we’re not just here to put eggs on the table - we’re Champions for Better®. Let’s crack open a brighter future! 🌟🥚    #BetterEggs #SPCACertified #EthicalFarming #AnimalWelfare #ConsciousConsumers #CageFree #FreeRange

European farmers are right to feel confused about the various messages they get about their obligations under the CAP. The slide below was presented to Member State experts on the CAP Strategic Plans at an expert group in April that heard proposals on how to 'simplify' the CAP. Here's what the preamble of the regulation itself says: "Building on the previous system of cross-compliance implemented until 2022, the system of new conditionality links full receipt of CAP support to the compliance of farmers and other beneficiaries with basic standards concerning the environment, climate change, public health, plant health and animal welfare. The basic standards encompass in a streamlined form a list of statutory management requirements (SMRs)... ...Member States should ensure that proportionate, effective and dissuasive penalties are applied in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2021/2116 to farmers and other beneficiaries who do not comply with those requirements... SMRs need to be fully implemented by Member States in order to become operational at farm level and ensure equal treatment of farmers. To ensure the consistency of the rules on conditionality in enhancing the sustainability of the policy, SMRs should encompass the main Union legislation on the environment, public health, plant health and animal welfare, as implemented at national level, which imposes precise obligations on individual farmers and other beneficiaries, including obligations under... (Habitats, Wild Birds, Nitrates Directives)." This against a yearly litany of infringement procedures concerning those directives as well as some damning FVO reports on how certain Member State national authorities fall short in enforcing those basic union laws, BUT also against a backdrop in which EU farmers and DG AGRI have been recognized by the European Court of Auditors for having significantly improved rates of compliance, through cross-compliance and the various checks. If one closes their eyes and imagines a CAP without cross-compliance, it's easy to imagine an even much, much worse situation for the environment and climate whose protection taxpayers have been financing, including through the CAP. #CAP #SustainableAgriculture

🌟 Raising the Bar for Animal Welfare in Poultry Farming 🌟 At Agrotop, we're not just about producing poultry; we're about setting new standards for animal welfare. Ensuring our birds live in comfortable, enriching conditions is at the heart of what we do. This commitment extends to all aspects of their environment, including maintaining a warm and cozy setting during the colder winter months with our efficient heating systems. Why It Matters: Happy, healthy birds are the cornerstone of sustainable and responsible farming. By adhering to higher welfare standards, we ensure our poultry not only thrive but also contribute to a product we can all be proud of. Innovating for Comfort: Our dedication to animal welfare includes constant innovation to provide the best living conditions possible. From spacious living areas to climate control that counters the chill of winter, every measure we take is designed with the well-being of our birds in mind. Join Our Journey: We invite you to learn more about how Agrotop is leading the way in improving animal welfare standards across the industry. Your support helps us continue to make a difference. 📞 Reach Out: Interested in our methods or want to get involved? Contact us to discuss how together, we can push for a brighter future in poultry farming >>> https://lnkd.in/dVttHpj #AnimalWelfare #PoultryExcellence #Agrotop #SustainableFarming

One thing is for certain: our current food system is not working for farmers. It’s no surprise they have taken to the streets across Europe to protest. Farmers are trapped in an unfair system that has failed them, the public, animals, nature and our planet. They struggle to make a living due to low profit margins, competition from larger industrial farms, rising energy costs, and more extreme weather which, ironically, is being made worse by intensive farming practices. Most small-scale farmers have nothing to fear from green or animal welfare reforms. It’s the big industrial farms that are responsible for most of the damaging environmental and animal welfare impacts. Read the full article, by deborah tripley, our Global Director of Campaigns and Policy, in Euronews.

*Abstract* While the importance of reducing #meat loss and waste is acknowledged due to its substantial environmental impacts, the aspect of #animal #welfare largely remains unaddressed. The suffering and death that is inflicted on animals to produce #food that is never eaten remains invisible. This study aims to bridge the gap between food loss and waste (#FLW) accounting literature and animal welfare considerations. It achieves this by estimating the number of animal lives embodied in meat loss and waste of six major meat-producing species along the food supply chain and by modelling three potential reduction scenarios. It shows that approximately 18 billion animal lives were embodied in losses and waste of global meat production and consumption in 2019. The scenarios reveal that wasted and lost animal lives could be reduced by 7.9 billion if best regional efficiencies were mainstreamed, and by 4.2 or 8.8 billion if Sustainable Development Goal 12.3 was implemented, achieving a 50Â % loss and waste reduction in the downstream or whole supply chain, respectively. Considering species-specific conscience and sentience, and previous recommendations, the analysis finds leverage points for change at the consumption stage in developed, high-income countries, in Industrialized Asia, judging by absolute, and in North America and Oceania, judging by per-capita numbers, as well as in top countries of FLW and animal life loss. It further identifies trade-offs for animal welfare between reducing FLW of different meat types, especially chicken and beef, and reducing production-based losses while keeping emissions and resource use low and supporting food #security. https://lnkd.in/dHeUkqQ9

🌱 Would you like to find out more about what cultivated meat can do to protect the environment and animal welfare? 🌍🐄 In this new video, we look at the challenges facing the meat industry and how we at MyriaMeat want to contribute to making the world population's meat diet more environmentally friendly in the future. 🥩 Experience our vision of a new production method for meat that will be possible in the future without factory farming. 🚜💚 If you want to learn more about our approach, just get in touch via www.myriameat.com. Feel free to share our message and the video ! You can find it here: https://lnkd.in/dciMSGjq #CultivatedMeat #SustainableFood #AnimalWelfare #FutureOfFood #EcoFriendly #MyriaMeat #MeatIndustryRevolution

Media Release: “It sets a concerning precedent when political advantage is prioritised over the actual realities of productive, sustainable agricultural systems with good animal welfare,” said David Vandenberghe, ASHEEP & BEEF Chair." LIVE EXPORT DECISION A DEPARTURE FROM EVIDENCE AND SCIENCE-BASED POLICY ASHEEP & BEEF expresses frustration at the Federal Government’s ongoing refusal to prioritise current-day evidence and science-based decision making in relation to live sheep exports by sea, as shown with yesterday’s passing of the Export Control Amendment (Ending Live Sheep Exports by Sea) Bill 2024. “It sets a concerning precedent when political advantage is prioritised over the actual realities of productive, sustainable agricultural systems with good animal welfare,” said David Vandenberghe, ASHEEP & BEEF Chair." “Significant evidence has been presented to the Federal Government to demonstrate how effective the changes to live export systems have been in delivering good animal welfare outcomes over the last seven years." “We’ve also outlined the many negative impacts the live export phase out will have on the welfare of our domestic flock, the resilience of our farming systems, and the damage to community and our businesses." “The Federal Government has refused to take this into account, and instead prioritised highlighting outdated information and the opinions of animal activist organisations to achieve their goals." “Farmers, industry and regional communities are now left to pick up the pieces of the mess, with a 1-page transition plan as a guide. It beggars belief.”

How do food companies balance the need to ensure a better life for chickens while decreasing their environmental impact? 🐔 A recent paper commissioned by CIWF, titled “Impact Mitigation Strategies for Higher-Welfare Broiler Production,” answers this question as it navigates the intricate relationship between animal welfare and environmental sustainability. The report compiled by New Green Normal with contributions from Hillary Dalton and Julia Johnson, MDiv, MS, offers valuable strategies to harmonize these objectives, emphasizing the urgency to address both fronts. Learn more -> https://lnkd.in/g_Pncaih

🌍🥚 Happy World Egg Day! 🥚🌍 Today, we celebrate not just the humble egg, but also the crucial values of animal welfare, sustainability, and responsible farming practices. Eggs are a powerhouse of nutrition and an essential food source for millions, but the way we produce them matters just as much as their benefits. 🐔 Animal Welfare: Ensuring that hens are treated with care and respect is vital. Happy hens produce healthier eggs, vibrant yolks, and practices like TRUE free-range and pasture-raised farming help promote their well-being. ♻️ Sustainability: Sustainable farming practices minimize our environmental impact. By supporting farms and choosing eggs from producers who prioritize eco-friendly methods, we can contribute to a healthier planet for future generations! 🚜 Responsible Farming: It’s essential to support farmers who use humane and sustainable practices. They are the backbone of our food system, and their commitment to ethical methods make all the difference! Let’s use this day to advocate for better practices in the egg industry and promote a future where animal welfare and sustainability go hand in hand! #WorldEggDay #AnimalWelfare #Sustainability #FarmingPractices #Regenerative #PastureRaised #FreeRange

Currently, a handful of members of Congress is attempting to push harmful legislation referred to as the “Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression” (EATS) Act and the similar “Protecting Interstate Commerce for Livestock Producers” (PICLP) Act into the new Farm Bill which is set to be voted on in the next few weeks/months.   EATS and PICLP are designed to prevent state and local jurisdictions from regulating agricultural products (including farm animals) sold within their borders that are subject to interstate commerce.   If passed, these acts would reverse decades of progress in farm animal welfare  including California Proposition 12 (The Farm Animal Confinement Initiative), Massachusetts Question 3 (The Prevention of Farm Animal Cruelty Act), state laws on cage-free eggs and hundreds of other laws and regulations that protect animal welfare, food safety and public health.   These bills also threaten the livelihood of 1,000+ mostly family farms that have invested in improved animal welfare, unfairly forcing them to compete against massive industrial farms in America and abroad who prioritize profit over the well-being of the animals they raise.   We at Campfire Treats believe that all animals (including farm animals raised for meat) should be treated with kindness and respect.   Please support us by reaching out to your lawmaker to stop these pro-animal cruelty acts from being voted into law!   Learn how to make your voice heard ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eSkeNepY   Also, a big THANK YOU to the organizations below for supporting farm animal welfare and raising their voices against the EATS Act!   Actual Veggies, Applegate, ASPCA, Bon Appétit Management Company, ButcherBox, Compassion in World Farming (USA), duBreton, Earth Animal, Handsome Brook Farms, Hungryroot, Kipster, Kettle Cuisine, Mission Driven Meat and Seafood, Mercy For Animals, Niman Ranch, North Country Smokehouse, LLC. , Pederson's Natural Farms, Perdue Farms, RoliRoti, SUNDAYS FOR DOGS, INC., Thrive Market, True Story Foods, Whole Foods Market, and Whole30.   #CampfireTreats #EATSAct #FarmBill #Prop12 #AnimalWelfare