In the media

The ban on barren battery cages, which is now in force across the EU, has received widespread interest from the press, below are a few of the hundreds of articles written on the issue.

Coverage

• BBC News: UK battery farms break EU rules
• The Independent: The end of battery farms in Britain – but not Europe
• The Guardian: Hundreds of European farmers expected to flout battery hen ban
• The Daily Express: Shops to Boycott Europe’s danger eggs
• Huffington Post: Fears For Farmers Over EU Battery Eggs

Compassion in World Farming spokespeople have also featured on the BBC’s One Show, Newsround and on national radio stations discussing the ban.

Journalists

Journalists wanting more information, experts for interview, or stock footage of the barren battery cage system can contact Media Manager Jon Bennett on 01483 521952 or 07584 683485 email jon.bennett@ciwf.org