10/01/2011
UK food manufacturers say that importing eggs is the only way to insure a reliable supply, despite the dioxin contamination scare in German eggs.
The Food and Drink Federation say that eggs will still be imported from Europe, despite the dioxin contamination scare in German eggs, as it is the only way to ensure a reliable supply for UK food manufacturers.
Also, the controversial practice of trimming hen's beaks is to continue for at least another 5 years - despite plans that it would be outlawed at the beginning of this year. Compassion in World Farming and the National Farmers' Union discuss the decision to delay the ban.
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