Efficiency challenges of cage-free eggs

The global move towards cage-free egg production seems to be unstoppable. Far from being restricted to Europe and North America, the commitment of many large egg producers, retailers, food service companies and hotel groups to ban cage eggs from their supply chains is making cage-free eggs a global and ever increasing reality. The agri-food industry is under growing scrutiny for its contribution to global warming. Feed contributes to about 80% of poultry’s carbon footprint. The lower feed c