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Part of the Open Wing Alliance, a global coalition of more than 80 organisations, we work to end the abuse of farmed animals by advocating for effective change.

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    • About chickens bred for meat
    • How chickens suffer in sheds
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Category Archives: Free-range

Why does Nando’s only care about chickens in some countries?

Image is split into two halves. On the left half it has a red background with the Nando’s chicken logo and text says, “New Zealand failing to help chickens.” Then the red background looks like it’s been peeled back to show a photo of a group of young chickens, with many patches that aren’t feathered, standing on a faeces-encrusted floor, some drinking from a red water dripper. On the right half it has a red background with the Nando’s chicken logo and text says “United Kingdom and Ireland signed The Better Chicken Commitment.” Then the red background looks like it’s been peeled back to show a photo of a group of young chickens standing next to or pecking at a bale of straw, on a floor with straw and shavings.

Nando’s, all chickens deserve better treatment.

Posted byMarianne Macdonald, Executive DirectorFebruary 27, 2023March 3, 2023Posted inBlog, Caged hens, Chickens, Eggs, Food Business, Free-rangeLeave a comment on Why does Nando’s only care about chickens in some countries?

What do the labels on chicken meat mean?

Aotearoa has no laws or regulations regarding the labelling of meat, so how do companies decide what is free-range, cage-free, and hormone-free? Find out the truth about labelling.

Posted byMona Oliver, Campaign DirectorFebruary 2, 2023February 2, 2023Posted inBlog, Chickens, Free-range, LawLeave a comment on What do the labels on chicken meat mean?

​Is free range chicken meat really better?

Labels such as free range, cage-free and no added hormones can jump out at you, but what do they really mean? What kind of lives did the animals lead? Is free range chicken really better or are there even kinder choices?

Posted byMarianne Macdonald, Executive DirectorFebruary 2, 2023March 1, 2023Posted inBlog, Chickens, Free-rangeLeave a comment on ​Is free range chicken meat really better?

New billboards call out companies like Nando’s and Pita Pit selling free-range cruelty.

Animals Aotearoa’s latest billboard campaign highlights the huge gap between what people imagine when they think of ‘free-range’ chicken meat and the reality.

Posted byMona Oliver, Campaign DirectorDecember 5, 2022December 5, 2022Posted inBlog, Chickens, Free-rangeLeave a comment on New billboards call out companies like Nando’s and Pita Pit selling free-range cruelty.

World’s largest meal kit, HelloFresh, joins the Better Chicken Commitment in NZ

Alt text: A light brown feathered chicken standing up tall. Wooden pannels can be seen behind them. There is a yellow square logo that reads ‘Better Chicken Commitment’.

HelloFresh brings their commitment to chicken welfare from overseas to customers in NZ.

Posted byMona Oliver, Campaign DirectorNovember 22, 2022November 22, 2022Posted inBlog, Chickens, Food Business, Free-rangeLeave a comment on World’s largest meal kit, HelloFresh, joins the Better Chicken Commitment in NZ

Which meal kits care the most about animal welfare?

Meal kits are becoming an increasingly popular way for people to get their kai. Most of these companies market on their ‘ethical’ standards for animal welfare, but how do they stack up?

Posted byMona Oliver, Campaign DirectorSeptember 28, 2022November 24, 2022Posted inBlog, Food Business, Free-rangeLeave a comment on Which meal kits care the most about animal welfare?

Why are NZ meal kits lagging so far behind in chicken welfare?

Marley Spoon is one of 42 meal kit companies who are taking animal welfare seriously. NZ meal kits are choosing to continue to profit from cruelty.  

Posted byMarianne Macdonald, Executive DirectorJune 13, 2022December 22, 2022Posted inBlog, Chickens, Food Business, Free-rangeLeave a comment on Why are NZ meal kits lagging so far behind in chicken welfare?

Free-range chickens still suffer

While free-range certainly makes a huge difference to the welfare of pigs and hens used for egg production, it is a different story for chickens bred for meat.

Posted byMarianne Macdonald, Executive DirectorAugust 1, 2021December 22, 2022Posted inBlog, Chickens, Free-rangeTags:chickens, Free-rangeLeave a comment on Free-range chickens still suffer

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  • Hold global companies accountable
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  • Learn
  • Key issues in chicken farming
  • About chickens bred for meat
  • How chickens suffer in sheds
  • How chickens suffer at slaughter
  • About the Better Chicken Commitment
  • Chicken meat: What are you really being sold
  • Take our chicken quiz
  • Plant-based chicken alternatives
  • For Businesses
  • How do delivery brands stack up on animal welfare?
  • Better Chicken Commitment
  • Frequently asked questions
  • Science behind the BCC
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