Russia’s largest meat producer, Cherkizovo Group, has reached an agreement to acquire the country's third-biggest turkey producer, Krasnobor, for 1.9 billion rubles (US$26 million).
A group of scientists from the All-Russian Research Institute of Genetics and Breeding of Agricultural Animals (VNIIGZh) has presented a new laying hen crossbreed, the Russian snow-white, developed to match the Clean Eggs standards.
Cracking it: Retailers and producers line up to embrace cage-free egg market
By Richard Whitehead Egg producers and retailers have been rushing to climb onto the cage-free juggernaut as Asian consumers start to show a preference for more humanely produced eggs.
According to Singapore food consultancy Global Food Partners, there is a strong possibility that cage-free eggs will become the standard egg variety in Asia by 2025.
Elissa Lane, its Chief Executive, said cage-free eggs are becoming more popular as food safety, animal welfare and sustainability gain a bigger influence on consumer choices. Even segments hit hardest by the pandemic, such as hospitality and foodservice, are planning to adopt cage-free eggs in greater numbers.