Food retailers large and small are being urged to enter this year's RSPCA Good Business Awards, which recognise ethical business approaches to animal welfare.

The RSPCA is looking to reward food retailers that set out to source their meat, fish, dairy products and eggs from suppliers that maintain higher animal welfare standards, covering living conditions, transport, slaughter methods, labelling and farm inspection.

It is free to enter, and companies can go to www.rspcagoodbusinessawards.com to download an entry form.