KFC, Nando's, and others ditch chicken welfare pledge

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Major restaurant chains, including KFC, Nando's, and Burger King, have withdrawn from the Better Chicken Commitment (BCC).
They have joined the industry-led Sustainable Chicken Forum (SCF), citing concerns over the BCC's requirement for slower-growing chicken breeds.
Animal welfare groups criticize the move, calling fast-growing chickens 'franken-chickens' with higher rates of premature death and muscle disease.
The SCF argues that slower-growing breeds produce more greenhouse gas emissions and that the industry needs to meet rising demand.
KFC, which buys about 4% of the UK chicken supply, rescinded its commitment to phase out fast-growing chicken.
Animal welfare groups claim the decision is profit-driven, as slower-growing chickens are more expensive to produce.
Some retailers and cafe chains, like M&S, Waitrose, Pret, and Greggs, remain committed to the BCC.
The British Poultry Council supports the move, citing high production costs and slow planning approvals.

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