KFC Abandons Frankenchicken Pledge: Welfare Concerns Ignored
KFC has abandoned its 2026 pledge to source slower-growing chicken breeds in the UK, citing insufficient market supply. Despite initial commitments to the Better Chicken Commitment, only 1% of KFC’s UK chicken currently comes from these breeds. The company maintains its dedication to improving welfare standards through other means, but animal welfare groups are protesting this reversal. This decision comes despite pressure from animal welfare organizations and the availability of alternative suppliers.
John Q. Hosedrinker