International chain Barceló Hotel Group pledged to transition away from selling eggs from caged hens after receiving a negative rating in our MICA scorecard. This policy followed discussions with Mercy For Animals, Animal Equality, and Humane Society International. The hotel group operates in 22 countries across three continents. We estimate nearly half a million animals could be impacted by this progress.
Olga Ri, an online store that delivers salads and grain bowls, announced a cage-free commitment. The company has been using organic eggs since 2019 and decided to make its commitment public after conversations with Mercy For Animals and a partner organization.
Major global food manufacturer Mondelēz updated its cage-free egg commitment to publish a deadline for ending its use of cages in Ukraine. The company had committed to eliminating cages in most countries but had not released a firm time frame in Ukraine. This came after dialogue with Mercy For Animals and another animal protection NGO.