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It is part of a package of measures announced by the Government, which Defra said would provide ‘certainty' for the horticulture and poultry sector

White eggs currently account for only 10% of sales but Morrisons says a white egg is a more ‘environmentally friendly egg’ than traditional brown

It follows the launch of a free-range egg producer group

The project, led by APHA, will collect and analyse samples from a range of bird and mammal populations to better understand how the virus behaves

Driven by a strong commitment to sustainability, Morrisons launched their carbon neutral eggs in 2020, and have since partnered with numerous supplying farms to implement innovative new farming practices

The Food Standards Agency said the fine had reflected the serious nature of faking documents and jeopardising food safety

A new grant for hen housing with a budget of more than £20 million is expected to open up for initial applications at the end of June

The new proposals regarding veranda space and natural light will come into force from February 2025, despite continuing industry concerns

NFU Scotland said, proposals from Scottish Government of a ban on the use of enriched cages to house laying hens for egg production would lead to retailers importing eggs from elsewhere with ‘no better or potentially worse welfare standards'

Body says further consultation will be taken on shed refurbishment and veranda requirements