Lidl has announced it is set to improve its chicken welfare standards.
Lidl has agreed to improve its chicken welfare standards following an undercover investigation and campaign led by animal rights charity Open Cages UK.
The new commitment, which is expected to start this summer and be completed by 2025, will see the maximum stocking density reduced to 30kg/sqm, in an attempt to positively impact the birds' living conditions., we reported how Open Cages UK claimed to find "shocking and systemic animal cruelty" at a farm allegedly associated with Lidl.
“We’re devoted to working with our partners throughout the supply chain to influence positive change. Through ongoing engagement and longer-term agreements, we’re able to provide them with the confidence needed to make the necessary investments that will help move the dial on animal welfare. Lidl’s latest pledge follows animal welfare campaign group Open Cages’ investigation that revealed millions of supermarket chickens showed excrement burns, known as hock marks.Connor Jackson, Founder of Open Cages comments: ”I’m always happy to see when a large company improves the space in which the birds can move. This is obviously significant and I hope to see more retailers following this trend.
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