Delhaize America Announces Commitment to Sell Cage-Free Eggs By 2025
March 02 2016 - 10:00AM
Business Wire
As part of the company's continued commitment to sustainability
and animal welfare, Delhaize America announced today that it will
work with suppliers to reach a 100 percent cage-free shell egg
assortment by 2025. Delhaize America, and its Food Lion and
Hannaford banners, will work toward a 100 percent cage-free shell
egg assortment first in its private brand selection, which accounts
for the majority of shell egg sales. Delhaize America, along with
its Food Lion and Hannaford banners, will then continually increase
its overall supply of cage-free eggs to obtain 100 percent
cage-free in all shell eggs offerings by 2025 or sooner based on
available supply, affordability and customer demand.
"Delhaize America supports continuous improvement in animal
welfare practices through its comprehensive approach to
sustainability," said JJ Fleeman, chief strategy and development
officer at Delhaize America. "Today's cage-free egg announcement is
another step we are taking to ensure the humane treatment of
animals while also reinforcing a number of strong sustainability
practices we have implemented across our organization."
The company will report publically on the number of eggs
impacted, with an aim to increase that number year over year.
"Both Food Lion and Hannaford have increased the availability of
cage-free shell egg options in both its private label and national
label egg offerings, and will continue to increase the number of
cage-free shell options as quickly as possible based on available
supply, customer demand and affordability," said Fleeman.
Delhaize America works closely with a number of animal welfare
consulting groups, including Compassion in World Farming.
"We wholeheartedly applaud Delhaize America for taking these
steps today to improve the lives of laying hens," said Leah Garces,
U.S. director of Compassion in World Farming. "We have partnered
with Delhaize America during the past two years to consult on a
number of animal welfare issues and can attest to the company's
firm commitment to continuous improvement within its supply
chain."
For more information on Delhaize America's sustainability
progress, visit
https://sustainabilityreport.delhaizegroup.com/.
About Delhaize America
Delhaize America, one of the nation’s largest supermarket
operators, has more than 1,200 stores along the East Coast.
Delhaize America companies include Food Lion and Hannaford
Supermarkets. Each banner has a distinct identity and
well-established brand image within its respective markets across
15 states, offering market-specific products and services to meet
the unique needs of its customers. Delhaize America employs more
than 100,000 full-time and part-time associates. The company
is part of Delhaize Group (NYSE: DEG), an international grocery
retailer based in Brussels, Belgium.
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Delhaize America and Food LionChristy Phillips-Brown, APR,
704-310-2221cphillips-brown@foodlion.comorDelhaize America and
HannafordMichael Norton,
207-885-3132michaelnorton@hannaford.com
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