The British Poultry Council (BPC) is the trade association for those involved in the production of poultry meat—chicken, turkey, duck, and goose—in the UK. We’ve been the voice of the industry since 1967. Our member businesses account for nearly 90 percent of the production in this country and cover the whole food chain: breeding, hatching, growing, slaughter, processing, and packing. Our members promote our key issue of antibiotic stewardship (discussed below), protect the health and welfare of birds, produce safe food, safeguard the efficacy of antimicrobials, and build trust with consumers.
British poultry meat farmers grow nearly a billion birds every year to standards that are among the best in the world. Facing Brexit, British food and confidence in British food producers are more important than ever. BPC members, who do not receive subsidy through the Common Agricultural Policy, are committed to producing safe, wholesome, and nutritious food for Britain. We also advocate production that respects the environment, food that is affordable and available for the average consumer, and sustainable, secure, and trusted supply chains.