The British Poultry Council has welcomed news that poultry will not be included in a UK-US trade agreement.
BPC chief executive, Richard Griffiths, called the move “a clear signal that Government backs our standards and the values that underpin them.”
Griffiths said: “This is the right call made for the right reason. It is good to see Government standing firm on British food standards. Excluding chicken from a UK-US trade deal demonstrates a commitment to the responsibility and transparency that defines British poultry meat production.”
British poultry meat production is a cornerstone of UK food security: unsubsidised, market-driven, and underpinned by decades of investment in animal welfare, food safety, traceability, and stewardship.
That investment has done more than raise our standards. It has driven productivity, fuelled growth, and built a food system the public trust and value.
“We are proud of how we produce poultry in this country. Today’s decision sends a message that what we produce and how we produce it matters.”