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FoodLovers teams up with RSPCA Freedom Food

FoodLovers Britain believes that for quality food, every aspect of production – from farm to fork – needs to be in place. One important component is higher standards of farm animal welfare and this is where the RSPCA‘s Freedom Food comes into play.

The RSPCA’s farm assurance and food labelling scheme, Freedom Food, encourages farmers to adopt and maintain higher welfare standards and encourages consumers to reward them for their efforts by buying Freedom Food labelled products.

The Freedom Food Farm Assurance Scheme, dedicated to farm animal welfare, where animals are reared to RSPCA standards. Under the scheme farm animals are reared to the RSPCA welfare standards that are based upon the following five freedoms as defined by the Farm Animal Welfare Council

• Freedom from hunger and thirst - by ready access to fresh water and a diet to maintain full health and vigour
  
• Freedom from discomfort - by providing an appropriate environment including shelter and a comfortable resting area
  
• Freedom from pain, injury or disease - by prevention or rapid diagnosis and treatment
  
• Freedom to express normal behaviour - by providing sufficient space, proper facilities and company of the animal's own kind
  
• Freedom from fear and distress - by ensuring conditions and care which avoid mental suffering
  

Farm Animal Week is 19-25 October 2009

For more information on what the different welfare systems mean, visit Our Little Green Book on Crackingly Good Eggs.

And if you're interested in knowing more about Freedom Food's forthcoming Simply Ask campaign, on how to find out if your favourite local place to eat is using cage-free eggs, keep checking back.

Cook our favourite Freedom Food recipes

Anton Edelman's Scrambled Eggs wrapped in Smoked Salmon
Henrietta's Turkey Escalopes with Ginger & Sherry
Prue Leith's Teriyaki Lamb with Roasted Shallots
Henrietta's Pork Chops with Cherries

FoodLovers Britain has teamed up with Freedom Food to offer fast track inspection and, provided they comply, approval for all FoodLovers Approved businesses and vice versa. Now consumers can find products from producers who are members of both FoodLovers Approved and Freedom Food  schemes  giving the assurance of quality, taste and higher welfare standards.

Supporting The National Trust Fine Farm Produce Awards

FoodLovers Britain believes that producers of quality food and drink who maintain high environmental and animal welfare standards should be recognised. Henrietta is on the panel of judges for The National Trust Fine Farm Produce Awards, ensuring that the entrants all meet the desired standards and their product is worthy of the award.

The Fine Farm Produce Awards are awarded for the best taste, quality and production from National Trust farms. They must meet the rigorous National Trust environmental standards in farming and, for livestock and dairy, be certified organic or Freedom Food (RSPCA) assured. Naturally the product must also meet the judges’ criteria for appearance, aroma and taste.

As one of the judges for the Fine Farm Produce Awards, Henrietta has personally approved the winners to become FoodLovers Approved businesses. Consumers can now buy their award-winning products, assured of high quality, good taste and high environmental and animal welfare standards.