Consumers are increasingly concerned
about animal welfare, and surveys have shown that the public strongly opposes
cramming animals into cages so small they can barely move their limbs.
about animal welfare, and surveys have shown that the public strongly opposes
cramming animals into cages so small they can barely move their limbs.
It’s this growing sentiment that has
spurred nearly 100 major restaurants, retailers, and foodservice companies to
commit to cage-free egg policies, sparing millions of hens a life of suffering.
spurred nearly 100 major restaurants, retailers, and foodservice companies to
commit to cage-free egg policies, sparing millions of hens a life of suffering.
Stuffed into cages
so small the birds can’t walk, spread their wings, or engage in other natural
behaviors, hens on egg factory farms are subjected to unspeakable cruelty and
neglect.
so small the birds can’t walk, spread their wings, or engage in other natural
behaviors, hens on egg factory farms are subjected to unspeakable cruelty and
neglect.
See for yourself:
That’s why MFA
is encouraging the biggest players in the food industry to phase cruel cages
out of their egg supply chains.
is encouraging the biggest players in the food industry to phase cruel cages
out of their egg supply chains.
Our efforts have convinced three of the world’s
largest food companies, Nestlé, McDonald’s, and Wendy’s, to adopt cage-free egg
policies. We
also helped secure cage-free commitments from mega retailer Costco and
foodservice giants Aramark and Sodexo.
largest food companies, Nestlé, McDonald’s, and Wendy’s, to adopt cage-free egg
policies. We
also helped secure cage-free commitments from mega retailer Costco and
foodservice giants Aramark and Sodexo.
Many leading brands
in the food manufacturing and restaurant sectors, including Kellogg’s, Burger
King, General Mills, Starbucks, Panera Bread, Campbell Soup, and Caribou Coffee,
have made cage-free commitments. The majority of the top 50 foodservice
companies have done the same. Taco Bell has set the most aggressive phase-out
deadline yet, pledging to use 100 percent cage-free eggs by the end of 2016.
in the food manufacturing and restaurant sectors, including Kellogg’s, Burger
King, General Mills, Starbucks, Panera Bread, Campbell Soup, and Caribou Coffee,
have made cage-free commitments. The majority of the top 50 foodservice
companies have done the same. Taco Bell has set the most aggressive phase-out
deadline yet, pledging to use 100 percent cage-free eggs by the end of 2016.
These groundbreaking policies
have helped create a tipping point that has all but ensured the end of battery
cages throughout the entire egg industry.
have helped create a tipping point that has all but ensured the end of battery
cages throughout the entire egg industry.
With these announcements, it’s never been clearer that the
days are numbered for egg factory farmers who pack birds into tiny wire battery
cages.
days are numbered for egg factory farmers who pack birds into tiny wire battery
cages.
While these commitments are certainly a step in the right
direction, cage-free doesn’t mean cruelty-free. Ultimately, the best way to
prevent animal suffering is to leave meat, dairy, and eggs off your
plate.
direction, cage-free doesn’t mean cruelty-free. Ultimately, the best way to
prevent animal suffering is to leave meat, dairy, and eggs off your
plate.
Click here for tips on baking
egg-free cookies, cakes, and more. For amazing egg recipes without eggs, go here.
egg-free cookies, cakes, and more. For amazing egg recipes without eggs, go here.
