British Poultry Council facts for kids
| Abbreviation | BPC |
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| Type | Trade association |
| Legal status | Non-profit |
| Purpose | Poultry meat in the UK |
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Membership
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70 companies |
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Chief Executive
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Richard Griffiths |
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The British Poultry Council is a special group in the United Kingdom. It helps companies that raise chickens, turkeys, and other birds for meat. They speak up for these companies and make sure the poultry industry works well.
What is the British Poultry Council?
The British Poultry Council is like a big team for the UK poultry meat industry. They represent these businesses to the public and the government. They also help create important rules and standards for how poultry meat is produced.
Their main office is in London. It is located near the famous Tate Modern art museum. Many different companies that work with poultry meat are members of this council. For example, well-known companies like Bernard Matthews and the Faccenda Group are part of it. Richard Griffiths has been the Chief Executive (leader) of the council since 2017.
Helping Students and Farmers
The Council cares about the future of farming. They offer two special scholarships each year. These scholarships are worth £3,500 each. They help students who want to study at Harper Adams University. This university is well-known for its farming and agricultural courses.
The British Poultry Council also helps make sure chicken farming is done properly. In 2016, they became responsible for a set of guidelines about raising chickens. These guidelines help farmers follow the law and use good practices. They are not strict laws, but they help farmers understand how to meet the rules.
