SUPPORTERS OF HIGH WELFARE EGGS NAMED ONLINE

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SUPPORTERS OF HIGH WELFARE EGGS NAMED ONLINE:
From the big four supermarkets to top high street food chains and leading food manufacturers, the NFU is publishing those companies who have pledged to buy higher welfare eggs.
It has emerged that 13 EU countries have failed to comply with new welfare legislation for laying hens which came into force on January 1.
The NFU has voiced serious concerns over the threat that imported eggs produced in conventional cages pose to British egg producers.
The major concern is the threat of egg products which are hidden within foods such as cakes, salad dressings and quiches.
As a result, the NFU and Defra have been contacting leading food companies and retailers to find out exactly who is a Good Egg and will stand by British eggs.
NFU poultry board chairman Charles Bourns said: “This list certainly makes for interesting reading and shows how many companies are backing British egg producers and higher welfare standards.
“We are extremely pleased that they have decided to support the industry to ensure it does not suffer at the hands of those producers in Europe that have had more than 12 years to meet new welfare standards but have failed.
“Sadly, some are yet to put their head above the parapet.
“Whether or not this is down to slow administration, difficulties in establishing traceability or even a refusal to commit to supporting the British egg industry, it is disappointing to say the least.”

The NFU is publishing those companies who have pledged to buy higher welfare eggs.

So far, the British Retail Consortium (BRC) has said Asda, Tesco, Morrisons and Sainsbury’s have confirmed they will not source any egg from conventional cages for their own brand products, as well as Marks & Spencer, Waitrose, Iceland and The Co-op.
Other supporters include manufacturers ABF, which produces Blue Dragon sauces and noodles, Premier Foods, producers of Mr Kipling, and United Biscuits, that makes McVitie’s.
There is also hotel and restaurant company Whitbread, which runs Premier Inn, Costa and Beefeater, as well as Greggs, Starbucks and many others.
The full list is available on NFU Online.
The NFU is the voice of British farming and provides professional representation and services to its farmer and grower members.

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