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Category Archives: Free-range

Nando’s chicken, bred to break

Nando’s UK is a leader in chicken welfare, but Nando’s NZ is falling way behind. Don’t be fooled; their new SPCA Certified badge is no change for Nando’s chicken.

Posted byMarianne Macdonald, Executive DirectorOctober 24, 2024December 15, 2024Posted inBlog, Chickens, Food Business, Free-rangeLeave a comment on Nando’s chicken, bred to break

Where does NZ chicken come from?

There are several common misconceptions about how chickens are raised for meat. Find out where NZ chicken comes from.

Posted byMona Oliver, Campaign DirectorFebruary 28, 2024April 30, 2024Posted inBlog, Chickens, Free-rangeLeave a comment on Where does NZ chicken come from?

In the news – Our poll with Horizon Research

We spoke with Newsroom about our poll on chicken meat. Kiwis are being conned!

Posted byMona Oliver, Campaign DirectorDecember 7, 2023March 20, 2024Posted inBlog, Chickens, Free-range, Law, MediaLeave a comment on In the news – Our poll with Horizon Research

Cracking the code on chicken meat: Why woody breast and white striping are a sign of poor farming practices

Posts on Reddit and Facebook are exposing some of the negative sides of the chicken industry.

Posted byMona Oliver, Campaign DirectorAugust 23, 2023August 30, 2024Posted inBlog, Chickens, Free-range, ScienceLeave a comment on Cracking the code on chicken meat: Why woody breast and white striping are a sign of poor farming practices

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

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, 2023August 31, 2026Posted inBlog, Chickens, Free-range, LawLeave a comment on What do the labels on chicken meat mean?

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, 2022September 24, 2024Posted 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

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

Posted byMona Oliver, Campaign DirectorNovember 22, 2022October 21, 2024Posted 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, 2022October 21, 2024Posted 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, 2022August 22, 2023Posted inBlog, Chickens, Food Business, Free-rangeLeave a comment on Why are NZ meal kits lagging so far behind in chicken welfare?

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