According to a statement from the parent company, Majid Al Futtaim, the commitment is the first of its kind and was developed in partnership with The Humane League – aimed at further improving farming conditions in the world.
The policy will further promote alternative and more sustainable housing systems, such as cage-free, outdoor access systems, free-range systems and organic. Cage-free egg production offers consumers a host of benefits, including improved health, reduced mortality, higher product quality, enhanced disease resistance and reduced medication, lower risk of foodborne diseases, farmer job satisfaction and a contribution to corporate citizenship efforts.
The policy also stipulates multiple important points relating to the general health and wellbeing of animals, including freedom from hunger, thirst and discomfort by providing an appropriate environment. Freedom from pain, disease, injury, and freedom to display normal behaviour.
Freedom from fear and distress by ensuring conditions and treatment which avoid mental suffering. And finally, freedom to undergo positive experiences by providing appropriate conditions to experience positive emotions and encourage natural behaviour.
“Majid Al Futtaim’s announcement to exclusively source cage-free eggs for all its Carrefour retail operations will help to reduce the suffering of countless hens,” said Aaron Ross, vice president of policy and strategy at The Humane League.
“This policy demonstrates that Majid Al Futtaim has true courage of their convictions, cutting-edge market intelligence, and strong relationships with customers and suppliers.”
Across all its markets, Majid Al Futtaim is also working hand-in-hand with industry, government and business partners to ensure that 100% of its private label products come from non-genetically modified animals by the end of 2023.
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