NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.,
Oct. 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Chipotle
Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) announced that it's signing the European
Chicken Commitment, a venture that will apply even higher animal
welfare standards to its entire European supply chain by 2026.
Priding itself on serving food with integrity, Chipotle was an
early participant in the U.S., supporting the Better Chicken
Commitment since 2017 and has now extended this U.S. Broiler
commitment to its operations in Canada as well.
Chipotle is committed to cultivating a better world, which means
sourcing responsibly raised ingredients. For over 25 years,
Chipotle has been an industry leader in exceptional animal welfare
standards in the fast-casual space. As a brand started by a
classically trained chef with a passion for real food, Chipotle has
pioneered the priority for food made from real ingredients and
avoids the use of subtherapeutic antibiotics and synthetic
hormones.
Using standards aligned with the new requirements of the Global
Animal Partnership's (GAP) standard for broiler chickens, Chipotle
will work to achieve the following goals by 2024 in the U.S. and
Canada and 2026 in Europe:
- Improved breeding by transition to genetic strains of birds
that will grow slower and allow for better welfare outcomes
- Provide more space by reducing maximum stocking density to six
pounds per square foot
- Give chickens housing that includes improved lighting, litter
and floor enrichments that allow chickens to express natural
behaviors
- Process chickens in a manner that utilizes a multi-step
controlled-atmosphere processing system
"Excellence in animal welfare has been in Chipotle's DNA since
it was founded and continues to be a top priority for us more than
25 years later," said Yael Cypers,
Manager of the Animal Welfare Program at Chipotle. "We are pleased
to be extending our commitment to now include Europe and Canada."
For more on how Chipotle continues to cultivate a better world,
see the full Sustainability Report here.
ABOUT CHIPOTLE
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:
CMG) is cultivating a better world by serving responsibly sourced,
classically-cooked, real food with wholesome ingredients without
artificial colors, flavors or preservatives. Chipotle had over
2,500 restaurants as of June 30,
2019, in the United States,
Canada, the United Kingdom, France and Germany and is the only restaurant company of
its size that owns and operates all its restaurants. With more than
80,000 employees passionate about providing a great guest
experience, Chipotle is a longtime leader and innovator in the food
industry. Chipotle is committed to making its food more accessible
to everyone while continuing to be a brand with a demonstrated
purpose as it leads the way in digital, technology and sustainable
business practices. Steve Ells,
founder and Executive Chairman, first opened Chipotle with a single
restaurant in Denver, Colorado in
1993. For more information or to place an order online, visit
WWW.CHIPOTLE.COM.
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