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Where do Tesco chickens come from?

Tesco chickens come from farms located in various countries, including the UK, Ireland, Spain, Poland, and Thailand. The chickens are bred and reared in carefully controlled environments, and are fed a balanced diet of grains, vegetables, and proteins. Tesco adheres to high animal welfare standards and works with the Red Tractor assurance scheme, which ensures that its chickens are raised in line with the highest welfare standards.

Why does Tesco get chicken from Thailand?

Tesco sources chicken from Thailand for a variety of reasons, including cost savings, access to a wide variety of breeds, and the ability to work with experienced local farmers who understand Tesco’s quality and safety standards. Thailand has become a major supplier of poultry, especially chicken, to markets around the world, due to its competitively priced products and its reliable supply chain. Tesco is able to purchase high-quality chicken from Thailand at a relatively lower cost, compared to other sources. Additionally, Thailand is home to a variety of chicken breeds, allowing Tesco to offer a wide variety of chicken products to its customers. Finally, Thai farmers have a long history of working with Tesco, meaning they are familiar with Tesco’s quality and safety standards, allowing Tesco to confidently source its products from Thailand.

Where does Tesco organic chicken come from?

Tesco organic chicken comes from farms across the UK. Tesco works closely with farmers and producers to ensure that their chickens are raised to the highest welfare standards and are fed a diet that is free from unnecessary antibiotics, growth promoters and hormones. All Tesco organic chickens are certified by the Soil Association, which is the UK’s leading organic certification body.