WASHINGTON (dpa-AFX) - ConAgra Foods, Inc. (CAG) announced that it will work toward a supply of 100 percent cage-free eggs in its U.S. operations by 2025.
'This decision is part of ConAgra's ongoing commitment to the humane and safe treatment of animals,' said Chris Stockwell, Senior Vice President and Chief Procurement Officer, ConAgra Foods.
In addition, the company encourages all of its suppliers to purchase only from farms that comply with industry guidelines, including those established by the USDA and the Food Marketing Institute.
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