Freedom Food or Free Range - what's the difference? Our guide gives you the facts behind the labels
This scheme was set-up by the RSPCA in 1994, and operates as a registered charity. 40 million birds were raised under this system in 2007.
This is a step-up from the ‘standard’ ACP chicken, allowing the birds 25% more space, brighter indoor light and a slower growth - around 50 days from hatching to slaughter. Sheds include straw bales and pecking objects to play with.
Freedom Food also runs assurance schemes for free-range and organic chickens, so you may find their logo on these birds too. Some chickens carry both the Red Tractor and Freedom Food logos.
Typical price per chicken (1.6 kilos): £3.80
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