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The UK Government has set out a definitive timeline for significant animal welfare reforms, launching a consultation on plans to completely phase out colony cage systems for laying hens by 2032.

The expansion will see the company hiring additional staff to operate the new site, which is strategically designed to bolster export capabilities to high-demand markets, including Asia.

The development addresses one of the industry's most persistent technical hurdles: replicating the dense, fibrous structure of actual muscle tissue rather than just aggregating cells on a scaffold.

KFC US has unveiled its strategy for the start of 2026, rejecting traditional "New Year, New You" restriction narratives in favour of a value-driven campaign focused on "intentional indulgence."

The project is designed to increase production capacity and product diversity in response to rising market demand for protein.

KFC is positioning itself as the centrepiece of at-home New Year's Eve celebrations for 2026, launching a strategic marketing campaign that pairs its signature fried chicken with luxury staples.

Recent cases detected in major poultry-producing regions—specifically, Minnesota in the US and various locations across the UK

Distinct from standard subscription boxes, MEATZY introduces a "financial ecosystem" component—a multi-tiered referral program designed to allow customers to monetise their membership.