Waitrose to stun farmed prawns for more humane deaths

Waitrose has committed to eliminating suffocation practices for farmed prawns by introducing electrical stunning across its entire supply chain by the end of 2025.
This move follows growing concerns from animal rights campaigners over the welfare of prawns, including the controversial practice of eyestalk ablation, which the upmarket retailer has already phased out.
The decision comes amid increasing recognition of the sentience of prawns, with the UK government acknowledging their capacity to e