#Act4 FarmAnimals An investigation released today has revealed large-scale inhumane conditions at the largest egg producer in the European Union. Nightmare for animals at the largest egg producer in the European Union 12 September 2023 Otwarte Klatki Press Release
#Act4 FarmAnimals An Essere Animali investigator worked undercover on an egg producing hen farm and witnessed, among others, covert slaughter, cruel killing of sick hens and violent loading procedures. New investigation reveals cruelty and illegalities on an Italian egg farm 20 December 2021 Essere Animali
#Act4 FarmAnimals Eurogroup for Animals' member Compassion in World Farming launched its latest GLOBAL EggTrack report which shows that, despite supply chain disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, companies continue to make progress on their commitments to source cage-free eggs. Latest report shows companies continue to make progress on their commitments to source cage-free eggs 24 November 2021 CIWF
#Act4 FarmAnimals The European Commission has launched a public consultation on the EU promotion policy for agricultural products. The review of the promotion policy is undertaken with a view to its contribution to “sustainable agricultural production and consumption, in line with a shift to a more plant-based diet”. Tell the EU to stop promoting animal products - take part in the public consultation 2 June 2021
#Act4 FarmAnimals The European Commission has launched a public consultation on the EU promotion policy for agricultural products. The review of the promotion policy is undertaken with a view to its contribution to “sustainable agricultural production and consumption, in line with a shift to a more plant-based diet”. Tell the EU to stop promoting animal products - take part in the public consultation on the promotion of EU farm and food products 2 June 2021
#Act4 FarmAnimals Today Eurogroup for Animals launches it’s in-depth analysis of the EU marketing campaigns conducted between 2014 and 2019 in several Member States extensively promoting meat, eggs and dairy consumption. Analysis of the EU campaigns to promote meat, eggs and dairy 27 April 2021
#Act4 FarmAnimals Eurogroup for Animals’ member Compassion in World Farming (CIWF) has launched its fourth annual EggTrack report. Besides tracking US and European cage-free progress, this year’s report expands its scope by initiating global tracking of this progress. Annual EggTrack Report: shifting towards a cage-free future 2 November 2020 CIWF
#Act4 FarmAnimals How many lives and days of suffering go into U.S. consumption of animal products every day? New research shows the impact of replacing animal products 21 September 2020
#Act4 FarmAnimals International NGOs Anima International and Sinergia Animal Thailand just released a striking documentary showing the reality of egg production in Thailand. The cruelty behind egg production in Thailand 7 September 2020
#Act4 FarmAnimals Cages are totally prohibited in Switzerland, Luxembourg and Austria. In Germany, they will be banned from 2025. Across Europe, leading food companies in the industry are pivoting towards selling cage-free eggs. E.Leclerc commits to go cage-free by 2025 in Europe, but refuses to publicly commit in Spain - Sign the petition 27 July 2020
#Act4 FarmAnimals The transition to cage-free chickens is progressing in Spain: egg production with cage-free birds has increased from 7% to 23% in the last three years. Spain advances in the welfare of laying hens 2 June 2020 Animal Equality
#Act4 FarmAnimals Two disinfection firms in the Netherlands have been found liable for a 2017 food scandal that swept across Europe. Eggs were contaminated with the insecticide fipronil, which saw millions of chickens slaughtered. Dutch Court finds firms liable in fipronil egg-tainting scandal 25 May 2020