NORWAY TO PHASE OUT “FRANKENCHICKENS” BY 2027

Friday 23 January, 2026

NORWAY TO PHASE OUT “FRANKENCHICKENS” BY 2027Pressure mounts on UK companies to address widespread use of controversial breeds

Animal welfare advocates today hail ‘historic moment’ as the Norwegian chicken industry announces a total transition away from fast-growing chicken breeds by the end of 2027. Norway – where 70 million chickens are raised for meat every year – will become the first country in the world to transition to 100% higher welfare breeds.