Naturalist Chris Packham 'Won't Set Foot in Pret' After Chicken Welfare Row

Chris Packham ‘won’t set foot in Pret’ as chicken welfare row erupts

Naturalist Chris Packham has led a crowd of protesters in slamming Pret A Manger. He vowed never to set foot in one of the chain’s cafes until it fulfils a chicken welfare promise it made eight years ago and has since broken. Packham said: I am absolutely furious at Pret for breaking their promise to […] By The Canary

Chris Packham 'won't set foot in Pret' after chicken welfare row

The naturalist led a crowd of protestors to one of the chain’s cafes.

Naturalist Chris Packham 'won't set foot in Pret' after chicken welfare row

The naturalist led a crowd of protestors to one of the chain’s cafes, with a 4-metre “frankenwrap” model in tow.

Pret faces fresh protest over welfare pledge

Pret has faced a fresh wave of protests over its decision to delay a commitment to stop sourcing fast-growing chicken breeds. Led by naturalist and broadcaster Chris Packham in London, and organised by campaign groups Anima and Project Slingshot, Packham said he would not return to the retailer until it delivers on a welfare pledge first made in 2018. The demonstration comes in the wake of Pret’s alleged failure to stick to its previous commitme…

Chris Packham Refuses to Enter Pret Amid Controversy Over Chicken Treatment

Naturalist and television presenter Chris Packham has joined a group of protestors in condemning popular cafe chain Pret A Manger, stating that he will not set foot in any of their locations until they fulfill a promise made eight years ago to improve chicken welfare. “I am absolutely furious at Pret for breaking their promise to chickens,” said Packham, who led the protest in London on Wednesday... Source