Confidence in consumer demand for free-range eggs has prompted leading European egg producers to commit not only to phase out cages for laying hens but to phase out combination systems as well. Tackling poultry superbugs across the globe. Photo: Peter Roek
Progress towards cage-free commitments is being reported from 7 out of 10 companies, according to results from the latest Compassion in World Farming EggTrack report. The 5th annual survey found that 156 out of 219 tracked companies (71%) had reported progress – a rise of 8% in the past 12 months. Of the 47 firms with global commitments, 26 (55%) reported progress and an additional 12 companies have expanded their commitments to cover their entire global egg supply.
The study highlights how
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