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Chicken manure power as Oakland Farm Eggs unveils green energy plant
Oakland Farm Eggs has officially unveiled a new project which will see it create renewable energy as part of a multi-million pound investment. The Griffiths family, which runs Oakland Farm Eggs, at Edstaston, near Wem, has installed new equipment which will turn...
The Pullet Rearer of the Year Award 2021
The Griffiths family won The Pullet Rearer of the Year Award on Tuesday night (2nd November) at the National Egg and Poultry Awards 2021. This ceremony recognised outstanding individuals, business excellence and investment in the future of the poultry industry.The...
Aled Griffiths OBE receives The Peter Kemp Award
Aled Griffiths OBE receives The Peter Kemp Award for Outstanding Contribution to the British Egg IndustryMr Griffiths, the founder of Oaklands Farm Eggs Ltd, was presented with the award at the Eggs & Poultry Industry Conference (EPIC) on Monday, 5th November 2018...
Aled Griffiths retires from the British Egg Marketing board
After almost 40 years helping to shape the future of the egg industry, Welsh poultry farmer Aled Griffiths OBE has retired from the British Egg Marketing Board (BEMB) Research and Education Trust.Born in North Wales and having graduated from Aberystwyth University...
New Liquid Egg Facility for Shropshire
Oaklands Farm Eggs aim to develop a new liquid egg production site, with the highest levels of technology possible. This will provide a dedicated supply of liquid egg with the lion brand assurance to the food industry, worldwide. It is part funded by the European...
Griffiths Family Farms starts shift to cage-free with two-year research project
Griffiths Family Farms has commissioned a two year research project in partnership with the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) under the guidance of leading animal behaviour expert Prof Christine Nicol, ahead of the decision by major retailers in the UK to only accept...
A rearing system in perfect Harmony
A sneak peak at a brand-new rearing system being adopted in the UK. The Griffiths family, owners of Oakland Eggs, hosted an open days at Perry Farm, Whittington, in January, to showcase its new Landmeco rearing system, the first in the UK. Oakland Eggs, based in the...
Griffiths Family Farms aims to lead the UK barn (cage-free) revolution
Griffiths Family Farms are investing in new laying and rearing facilities in anticipation of major UK retailers and food services removing colony eggs by 2025. Griffiths are announcing that they have commissioned a 2 year research project in partnership with...
Welshman Aled Griffiths travelled to Japan to receive the International Egg Person of the Year accolade
The doyen of Welsh egg production has received international recognition for his 78-year contribution to the global egg sector. Welshman Aled Griffiths, 88, was named the “International Egg Person of the Year” for making a “significant contribution to the general good...