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UK Supermarkets Import European Turkeys Amid Bird Flu Crisis

12/21/2025

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UK supermarkets are sourcing turkeys from Europe this Christmas due to avian flu.
Retailers such as Asda, Lidl, and Morrisons import branded turkeys, while own-label products remain British-sourced.
The British Poultry Council reports 70 bird flu cases confirmed in less than three months, with over 300,000 birds culled this season.
British poultry farmers say they are prepared and do not anticipate shortages.

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UK supermarkets are sourcing turkeys from Europe this Christmas due to avian flu.
Retailers such as Asda, Lidl, and Morrisons import branded turkeys, while own-label products remain British-sourced.
The British Poultry Council reports 70 bird flu cases confirmed in less than three months, with over 300,000 birds culled this season.
British poultry farmers say they are prepared and do not anticipate shortages.