In its latest report, From ‘Bouncing Back’ to ‘Building Forward,’ the British Poultry Council challenges traditional notions of resilience, reframing it as a driver of purposeful action and long-term contribution. “At its heart, this report asks: how do we move from ambition to action, and from action to contribution?” said BPC Chief Executive, Richard Griffiths. “Our… Read More » The post BPC 2024 Report: From ‘Bouncing Back’ to ‘Building Forward’ appeared first on The British Poultry Council ..read more

It is our responsibility to ensure the voice of the sector is as relevant as possible, aligning with both the current landscape and the needs of our audience. That is why we have created an environment that positions us as conversation starters, not just contributors. In every industry or organisation, how you tell your story… Read More » The post How we tell our story matters: welcome to our new website! appeared first on The British Poultry Council ..read more

The British Poultry Council welcomes Steve Reed MP as the newly appointed Secretary of State for the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, following the 2024 General Election outcome. With Daniel Zeichner MP also announced as Minister of State this morning, Prime Minister Starmer’s mission-led government is taking shape. The BPC is excited to… Read More » The post 2024 General Election Outcome: A new era for British poultry appeared first on The British Poultry Council ..read more

View/Download PDF in your Browser You can download the PDF directly here or view it below. Please note, it may take a little time for the viewer to load the full PDF, due to the file size and number of pages.   The post Oxford Economics Report – The Economic Impact of the Poultry Meat Industry appeared first on The British Poultry Council ..read more

The British Poultry Council has released its 2024 Antibiotic Stewardship Report, highlighting the role the BPC Antibiotic Stewardship has played as part of the global effort in the fight against Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). Ongoing collaboration and engaging communication across the British poultry meat sector is key to stewardship success. Sharing of data in the sector […] The post BPC Antibiotic Stewardship Report 2024: Our role in the bigger picture appeared first on The British Poultry Council ..read more

The British Poultry Council welcomes Steve Reed MP as the newly appointed Secretary of State for the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, following the 2024 General Election outcome. With Daniel Zeichner MP also announced as Minister of State this morning, Prime Minister Starmer’s mission-led government is taking shape. The BPC is excited to […] The post 2024 General Election Outcome: A new era for British poultry appeared first on The British Poultry Council ..read more

“Only solution is an SPS agreement to ensure quality food for all,” says BPC Chief Executive A 56% drop in poultry meat exports since 2020 underscores the erosion of British poultry supply chains due to Brexit, new data from HMRC shows. Safe, affordable, nutritious poultry is half the meat the nation eats. However, certification alone […] The post 56% drop in poultry meat exports highlights Brexit cost and burden appeared first on The British Poultry Council ..read more

A billion birds are reared for food every year in the UK. Safe, affordable and nutritious poultry is half the meat the nation eats, helping to tackle the inequalities of our time while contributing to a liveable climate for all. With that comes a great responsibility, and one we are incredibly proud of. Healthy birds […] The post Navigating antibiotic use in British poultry meat production appeared first on The British Poultry Council ..read more

In the pursuit of fairness in the supply chain, involving the equitable distribution of opportunity, resource, and benefit, we have to define what we value as an industry feeding the nation. The NFU published research last week revealing 15% of poultry producers were “unlikely or unsure” they would still be operating beyond November 2025. This […] The post The dimensions of a fair supply chain appeared first on The British Poultry Council ..read more

Our thoughts on the phased implementation of controls on products coming in from the EU: A level playing field for UK-EU trade is key to a sustainable and profitable food system. The bureaucracy of Brexit admin is painfully onerous, but the cost of not having checks is greater than the burdens that come with them. […] The post Level the burden, level the playing field appeared first on The British Poultry Council ..read more