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Foreword
The incredible wave of cage-free egg commitments that we have seen fromleading food businesses around the world over the past couple of years
have made this an amazing time to be part of the animal welfare movement.
I congratulate every company that has been part of this landmark shift.
A process of gradual evolution has led to this moment, with consumers increasingly
demonstrating their demand for higher welfare products, and industry responding to the market
by taking steps to invest in alternative production systems. At a legislative level, Switzerlandand Luxembourg have banned the use of cages for laying hens for many years and Austria andGermany have introduced bans to take effect in 2020 and 2025 respectively. We’ve now reacheda tipping point, where confidence in a better future for laying hens has resulted in hundreds ofcompanies ditching the cage, and where the number of companies committing to cage-free eggs
continues to grow week by week.
The full impact of these commitments, however, will not be realised until all the hens in those
supply chains are no longer in cages. It is essential that the design of alternative systems
fully respect the welfare needs of the hen and are fit for purpose and fit for future. Some of theintensive barn systems coming onto the marketplace are little better than the cage. Neither
the animal welfare community nor the egg industry wants to see a repeat of the investment
into enriched cages, which have had a lifespan of a mere five years before they have become
unacceptable.
In this first edition of Compassion’s European EggTrack report, it is really encouraging to see
such a large number of companies already reporting significant progress against their cage-freecommitments. Whilst 2025 may feel like a long way into the future, it is only five laying hen flock
cycles away and for the transition to be successful, the market needs to move in a timely manner.
It is no good waiting until 2024 to take action. It is imperative that companies start planningtheir production system changes now and work closely with suppliers to ensure implementationby the deadline.
By building a roadmap for improvement now, companies have the time to research and implement
the changes required to fulfil their welfare commitments, and the Food Business team at
Compassion will continue to work with food companies, providing advice and support to help
facilitate this change.
In support of the transition to cage-free production, Compassion has produced a series ofresources summarising the latest scientific evidence, best-case examples and advice for cage-free
production which are highlighted at the end of this report.
As always, do not hesitate to get in touch with one of our Food Business Managers to discuss theoptions available for your company.
Congratulations again for being a decisive part of the movement towards a more compassionate
food system.

Philip Lymbery.
Chief Executive Officer, Compassion in World Farming2

Introduction to EggTrack
EggTrack reports company progress towards
ending the use of cages for laying hens
throughout their egg supply. Whilst designed tohold companies accountable for progress on theiranimal welfare policies, it is also designed tocelebrate those commitments, and stimulate theshift away from caged production, encouraging
producers to invest in the best systems, fit for
purpose and fit for future. By demonstrating the
progress companies are making towards meeting
their long-term cage-free commitments year on
year, we hope to inspire further progress andgive producers the confidence to invest in futureproofed alternative systems.
All the companies highlighted in this report
have made a commitment to sourcing only
cage-free eggs by 2025 or sooner. We have notincluded every business with a cage-free egg
commitment, but have selected 83 leading grouplevel companies based on their size, the volumesof eggs they use and their market influence. In
total there are 132 subsidiary business divisions
included in this report, with a total of 201
individual commitments being tracked.

that all companies make this explicit in theirreporting and extend their commitments to cover
all eggs in their supply chain, where this is notalready the case.
Reporting progress against commitments is an
important indicator that companies are proactively
working with their supply chain to enable change
in a sustainable and responsible manner. The
industry needs to be actively transitioning to cagefree eggs now if their 2025 goals are to be met.
We plan to produce this EggTrack report annually
until the 2025 commitment deadline and aim to
track more companies in future editions. Anycompanies without a plan for meeting their cagefree egg commitment can find helpful resources atthe end of this report – particularly in relation to
the type of systems they should invest in for the
future. Please contact one of Compassion’s FoodBusiness Managers for further advice and support.

Compassion encourages allcompanies to:• Provide clarity of scope and report progressfor all commitments;• Extend commitments to cover ‘hidden’
product and ingredient eggs;

The breadth of companies included inthis report shows that any company yet
to make a cage-free egg commitment isseriously falling behind the curve.

• Work with suppliers now to ensure
deadlines are met and a progressive
transition to cage free is achieved;• Ensure that you invest in the bestalternative systems, which are fit for
purpose (provide a good quality of life forhens) and fit for future (are acceptable forthe lifetime of investment and successfully
address emerging issues, e.g. operatingwith intact beaks).

This report shows the progress companies
are making across shell egg and product andingredient egg supply chains. Whilst many of thecage-free egg commitments have focused on shelleggs, the more ‘hidden’ product and ingredienteggs in supply chains are equally importantand should be included in commitments andreporting.
The data has been compiled from publicly
available information on company websites
during the first two weeks of August 2018.
Any significant differences in the ways in which
companies have reported their progress havebeen noted in the report.
Some companies’ commitments do not makeit clear as to whether they cover all eggs in acompany’s supply chain, i.e. shell and productand ingredient eggs, or to which geographies orbrands their commitments apply. We recommend©Shutterstock

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0%
10
%
20
%
30
%
40
%
50
%
60
%
70
%
80
%
90
%
10
0%

Reporting: Food Service
ACCOR*

Shell & Product/Ingredient (liquid) 2020

18%

Shell 2025

Not yet reported

Product/Ingredient 2025

Not yet reported

Shell 2025

Not yet reported

Product/Ingredient (liquid) 2025

Not yet reported

API
RESTAURATIONGood Egg
Award*

ARAMARK

Shell 2020
AZZURRI GROUP

100%

ASK Italian
Product/Ingredient 2020

Not yet reported

Shell 2021

Not yet reported

Product/Ingredient 2021

Not yet reportedCAFFÈ NERO*

Shell 2025

*

48%

CAMST
Product/Ingredient 2025

35%

Shell 2025
CASUAL DINING
GROUP

Product/Ingredient 2025

100%

Not yet reported

Unspecified 2018

CIR FOOD**

77%

Shell 2025

Not yet reported

Product/Ingredient (liquid) 2025

Not yet reported

EuropeCOMPASS
GROUP
Shell 2025

*
30%

UK
Product/Ingredient (liquid) 2025

Not yet reported

Shell 2025

Not yet reported

Product/Ingredient 2025

Not yet reported

Shell 2025

Not yet reported

Product/Ingredient 2025

Not yet reported

COURTEPAILLEGRUPPOCREMONINI

Marr*See notes on page 14 for full details.

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0%
10
%
20
%
30
%
40
%
50
%
60
%
70
%
80
%
90
%
10
0%

Reporting: Food Service

Shell 2022

Not yet reported

Product/Ingredient 2025

Not yet reported

Good Egg
Award

FranceDOMINO’S

60%

Product/Ingredient 2020

Ireland, UK

Shell 2017

Not yet reported

Product/Ingredient 2017

Not yet reported

Shell 2025

Not yet reported

Product/Ingredient (liquid) 2025

Not yet reported

DUSSMANN*

EuropeELIOR GROUP
Shell 2025

37%

Product/Ingredient (liquid) 2025

35%

UK

Shell 2017100%

Product/Ingredient 2017100%

EURORISTORAZIONEFLUNCH

Not yet reported

Product/Ingredient 2025

Not yet reported

Shell 2021

Not yet reported

Italy

GREENE KING PLC
GREGGS PLC*GROUPE HOLDER*

Shell 2025

Shell & Product/Ingredient 2022

*

*

67%

Shell 2025

Not yet reported

Product/Ingredient (liquid) 2025

Not yet reported

Paul

*
Shell

100%

J D WETHERSPOON*
67%

Product/Ingredient 2018

BridorGROUPE LE DUFF

Brioche Dorée
France*See notes on page 14 for full details.

Product/Ingredient 2018

Not yet reported

Shell 2025

Not yet reported
0%

Product/Ingredient 2025

Not yet reported

5

0%
10
%
20
%
30
%
40
%
50
%
60
%
70
%
80
%
90
%
10
0%

Reporting: Food Service

GROUPE LE DUFF

Del Arte
FranceShell 2025

Not yet reported

Product/Ingredient 2025

Not yet reported

Shell 2018

LÉON DEBRUXELLES

Product/Ingredient 2021
MARKAS*

Shell & Product/Ingredient 2024

Good Egg
Award

100%

Not yet reported

26.49%

*
100%

Shell
EuropeProduct/Ingredient 2025

Not yet reported

MCDONALD’S*
Netherlands,
UK

Shell 2020

100%

Product/Ingredient100%

Shell 2017

100%

*
*

MITCHELLS &BUTLERS PLC

GRUPPOPELLEGRINIPIZZA EXPRESS

Product/Ingredient 2025

Not yet reported

Unspecified 2022

Not yet reported

Unspecified

100%

Shell

100%

Product/Ingredient

100%

Shell

100%

PRET A MANGER*PREZZORESTAURANTS
PLC
RESTAURANT
BRANDSINTERNATIONAL*

Product/Ingredient 2020
Burger King*Not yet reported

100%

Shell
Shell 2025

26%

Product/Ingredient (liquid) 2025

29%

*

*

EuropeSODEXO*
Austria,
Belgium,
Germany,
Switzerland

Shell

100%

Product/Ingredient (liquid)

100%*See notes on page 14 for full details.

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*

0%
10
%
20
%
30
%
40
%
50
%
60
%
70
%
80
%
90
%
10
0%

Reporting: Food Service

SSP
INTERNATIONAL

Shell 2025

Not yet reported

Product/Ingredient 2025

Not yet reported

Shell 2020

Not yet reported

Product/Ingredient 2020

Not yet reported

Good Egg
Award
*

*

EuropeSTARBUCKS*

*

Shell

100%

Product/Ingredient

100%

Shell

100%

Product/Ingredient100%

Shell 2017

100%

UK

SUBWAYTHERESTAURANT
GROUP PLC

WAGAMAMARESTAURANTS*

Product/Ingredient 2023

Not yet reported

Shell

100%

Product/Ingredient

100%

UK

41%

Shell 2020
WHITBREAD PLC*

Germany,
UK

Product/Ingredient 2025

6%

*See notes on page 14 for full details.

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*

0%
10
%
20
%
30
%
40
%
50
%
60
%
70
%
80
%
90
%
10
0%

Reporting: Manufacturers and Producers

ANDROS

Product/Ingredient 2021

Mamie NovaBALOCCOBARILLANot yet reported

Product/Ingredient 2019
Europe: Pavesi,
Mulino Bianco,
Le Emiliane Barillaand Harrys

Good Egg
Award

70%

*

Product/Ingredient

100%

*

DANONE*

Shell & Product/Ingredient 2019

FERRERO

Product/Ingredient100%

Galbusera

Product/Ingredient 2017100%

Tre Marie

Product/Ingredient 201843%*

GALBUSERA

100%

Product/Ingredient 2017

GIOVANNI RANAGROUPE LDC*

Not yet reported

Marie

Product/Ingredient 2020

Not yet reported

Product/Ingredient

MARS*

100%

*
Product/Ingredient 2025

MONDELĒZ*Shell & Product/Ingredient 2020

NESTLÉ

Europe15%*40%62.80%

Shell & Product/Ingredient 2025*

NOBLE FOODS*
Gü

Product/Ingredient100%

PALUANI

Product/Ingredient 2019

Not yet reported

SODEBO*

Product/Ingredient 2023

Not yet reported

UNILEVER*

Product/Ingredient 2020*

*See notes on page 14 for full details.

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61%

100%

*

0%
10
%
20
%
30
%
40
%
50
%
60
%
70
%
80
%
90
%
10
0%

Reporting: Retailers

EuropeAHOLD DELHAIZE

Shell 2025

Albert Heijn

Delhaize

Belgium

Good EggAward

Not yet reported

Shell

100%

Shell

100%

Shell

100%

Belgium
95%

Product/Ingredient

Denmark

Shell 2018

Not yet reported

Shell 2020

Not yet reported

Product/Ingredient 2020

Not yet reported

FranceALDI NORD
Shell

100%

Product/Ingredient 2021

100%

Luxembourg

Shell

100%

Netherlands

Shell

100%

Germany

Shell 2020

Not yet reported

Product/Ingredient 2025

Not yet reported

Shell 2020

Not yet reported

Portugal

Spain

77%

Shell

100%

Product/Ingredient100%

Germany

ALDI SÜD*Hungary

Shell 2025

Not yet reported

Ireland

Shell 2025

Not yet reported

Aldi

Shell

Italy

*See notes on page 14 for full details.

9

100%

*

0%
10
%
20
%
30
%
40
%
50
%
60
%
70
%
80
%
90
%
10
0%

Reporting: Retailers
Good Egg
Award

100%

Shell
Switzerland
Aldi

UK

Product/Ingredient 2018

Not yet reported

Shell 2025

Not yet reported

ALDI SÜD*

*
100%

Shell
Austria
Hofer

Product/Ingredient

Slovenia

Not yet reported

Shell

FranceShell 2025

100%

30%

Shell (own brand)

100%

Italy
AUCHAN*

PolandAlcampoSpain

BENNET

Shell (all eggs sold) 2022

Not yet reported

Shell 2025

Not yet reported

Shell 2025

Not yet reported

Shell 2017

Not yet reported

Shell (own-brand)

Belgium

100%

*

77%

FranceCARREFOUR*

Italy

Shell 2025
Directly
operatedstoresFranchised
stores

47%

100%

Shell

Shell 2019

Not yet reported

PolandShell 2025

Not yet reported

Romania,
Spain

Shell 2025

Not yet reported

67%

Shell 2020
GROUPE CASINO

FranceProduct/Ingredient 2025

*See notes on page 14 for full details.

10

Not yet reported

*

0%
10
%
20
%
30
%
40
%
50
%
60
%
70
%
80
%
90
%
10
0%

Reporting: Retailers
100%

Shell
COLRUYT

Coop,
Kvickly,
SuperBrugsen,
Dagli’Brugsen,
Irma and Fakta

COOP*

Italy

COOP

COOP

E. LECLERC**

Belgium,
FranceCOOP
DENMARKGROUP*

Good Egg
Award

Product/Ingredient100%

Shell 2020

100%

Shell

100%

Shell

100%

Product/Ingredient

100%

Shell

100%

Product/Ingredient

100%

*

*

Switzerland*

UK

Shell 2025

Not yet reported

Product/Ingredient 2025

Not yet reported

FranceESSELUNGA*

Shell

GRUPPO PAM(PAM, PANORAMAAND PAM LOCAL)

Shell

100%

100%
77%

Shell (own brand)

100%

ICA GRUPPEN
Shell (all eggs sold) 2018

Not yet reported

Shell 2025

Not yet reported

Intermarché
LES
MOUSQUETAIRES
GROUP*
Netto

FranceShell 2025

Not yet reported

LOUIS
DELHAIZE GROUP* Cora

FranceShell 2025

Not yet reported

MARKS &SPENCER

100%

Shell

*

UK
Product/Ingredient

METRO GROUP*METRO/MAKRO
Cash & Carry100%

Shell (own brand) 2025

Not yet reported

Product/Ingredient (liquid) 2025
Product/Ingredient 2025

Not yet reported
Not yet reported*See notes on page 14 for full details.

11

67%

0%
10
%
20
%
30
%
40
%
50
%
60
%
70
%
80
%
90
%
10
0%

Reporting: Retailers

METRO GROUP*

Shell

100%

Product/Ingredient

100%

Shell

100%

Product/Ingredient

100%

Good Egg
Award*

Real,-*MIGROS

Shell 2022

55%

Product/Ingredient 2025

55%*

MORRISONS*REMA 1000

Norway

Shell

100%

Shell 2025

Not yet reported

Product/Ingredient 2025

Not yet reported

EuropeREWE GROUPREWE and
Penny

REWE
International
AG

Shell

100%

Product/Ingredient

100%

Shell

100%

Product/Ingredient

100%

*

Germany

Austria, Bulgaria,
Croatia, Czech
Republic, Russia,
Slovakia, Ukraine

*

77%

Shell

100%

Product/Ingredient

100%

Shell

100%

SAINSBURY’SSCHIEVER(ATAC, BI1 AND
MAXIMARCHÉ)

Shell 2025

Not yet reported

Product/Ingredient 2025

Not yet reported**

EuropeKaufland
SCHWARZ
GROUP

Shell

100%

Product/Ingredient

100%

*

Germany

Shell 2025
Lidl

Not yet reported

France*Product/Ingredient 2020

*See notes on page 14 for full details.

12

30%

0%
10
%
20
%
30
%
40
%
50
%
60
%
70
%
80
%
90
%
10
0%

Reporting: Retailers
Italy

*

69%

Shell & Product/Ingredient 2019
Shell

Good Egg
Award

100%

Netherlands
Product/Ingredient 2025

Not yet reported

Shell

100%

Product/Ingredient(Romanian suppliers)

100%

Shell 2025

100%

Romania

Slovenia
Product/Ingredient 2020

SCHWARZ
GROUP

Lidl

Spain

Not yet reported

100%

Shell 2025

Shell 2025

44%

UK
Product/Ingredient 2025

Not yet reported

Austria, Belgium,
Denmark,
Shell
Finland,Germany,
Luxembourg,
Product/Ingredient
Sweden,Switzerland
Shell 2025
Croatia,
Czech Republic,
Lithuania,
Poland,Product/Ingredient 2025
Slovakia

Not yet reported
77%

Not yet reported

64%

Central Europe(Czech Republic,
Hungary,
Poland, Slovakia)

Shell 2025

Not yet reported

Ireland

Shell 2025

Not yet reportedUK

Shell 2025

64%

Shell

100%

Product/Ingredient100%

WAITROSE

WALMART

Asda

Shell 2025

*See notes on page 14 for full details.

13

*

100%

Shell (own brand) 2020SYSTÈME U

TESCO

100%

Not yet reported*

Notes on the data:
General:‘Unspecified’ means that companies have notspecified whether their commitment applies toshell or product and ingredient eggs. We advisethat companies provide clarity on commitments
where necessary.
In the case of manufacturers, we have noted any
unspecified commitments as ‘Product/Ingredient’and expect that these commitments cover all
eggs used. This applies to the commitmentsof: Andros, Balocco, Barilla, Bridor, Ferrero,
Galbusera, Giovanni Rana, Groupe LDC, Mars,
Mondelēz, Paluani, Sodebo and Unilever.
Where a geographical location has not been
specified for commitments or progress reportingin this report, this means that it applies to all
European operations of the company.
End-dates have not been provided for cage-free
egg commitments that were set for completion
earlier than 2017 and which have been met. In
most instances companies do not provide thishistorical information for fulfilled commitments
and, to be consistent, we have omitted it for all.

Markas: Intermediate target for 35% of shelland product/ingredient eggs by 2019. Company
website states that, in the pursuit of their goal topurchase 100% of eggs from cage-free systems by
2024, the quantity of eggs purchased from caged
production systems had been reduced by 26.49% at
the end of 2017. For the purpose of this EggTrack
report, we have assumed that this reduction has
been from a starting point of 0% cage-free eggs
but we encourage Markas to provide clarity intheir future reporting, so that their progress is
not under-reported.
McDonald’s, Europe: Commitment unclear: “In the
U.S. and our international lead markets, we havecommitted to sourcing only cage-free eggs by 2025
at the latest. We’ve been cage-free for the breakfast
menu in all European markets since 2011 (except
Belarus, Russia and the Ukraine, which accountfor approximately 6% of whole eggs in Europe).”
Information based on Good Egg Award.
McDonald’s, United Kingdom: Commitment
unclear: “UK: Breakfast menu contains free-range
eggs sourced from British and Irish farms,
most of which are independent and family-owned.
All eggs conform to the Lion Quality Code ofPractice or equivalent and meet strict RSPCA
Assured standards.” Information based on Good
Egg Award.

Company-specific:
Food Service
Accor: Excludes the hotels in Germany and in
the FRHI group. Reporting based on percentage
of hotels 100% cage-free.

Pret A Manger: Commitment not found oncompany website. Information based on Good
Egg Award.

Caffè Nero: Company website also states:“The whole eggs used in our savoury range of
products are 100% free-range.”
CIR Food: Commitment unspecified and not
clear whether it applies only to the food catering
operations or also to their bars and restaurants.
Dussmann: Commitment not found on company
website.
Greggs plc: Total progress figure given for shelland product/ingredient eggs combined. However,shell eggs have been 100% cage-free since 2014.
Groupe Holder, Paul: It is not clear whether
this commitment applies to Paul in France onlyor also the other countries in which the brandoperates.
J D Wetherspoon plc: Company website states anapproximate figure: “Approximately one-third of
suppliers using egg as an included ingredient insupplied products is not using free-range eggs.”

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Restaurant Brands International, Burger
King: Commitment unclear: “The Burger Kingbrand and its restaurant owners currently serve
cage-free shell and liquid eggs* for breakfast in
Europe. *Cage-free egg products do not include
frozen eggs at this time.” Information based on
Good Egg Award.
Sodexo, Europe: Global progress figure.
Starbucks, Europe: Commitment on company
website states: “We are committed to working with
our suppliers toward our goal to be 100% cage-freein company-operated stores by 2020.” Starbuck’s2020 commitment under its Good Egg Award also
includes licenced partners.
Wagamama: It is not clear whether thiscommitment applies to Wagamama in the United
Kingdom only or also the other countries in which
the brand operates.

Notes on the data:
Manufacturers and Producers
Danone: Global progress figure.
Groupe LDC, Marie: Company website states (intranslation): “Marie already uses free-range eggs
for making 100% of our quiches and tarts, in our
fresh and frozen ranges.”
Mars: Commitment not found on company website.
Information from www.cagefreefuture.com.
Mondelēz: Global progress figure. Company website
states: “We currently use 100% cage-free eggs in
all of our European chocolate brands as well as
in our biscuit products sold in Belgium and theNetherlands.”
Noble Foods, Europe: Company website states that
62.8% of Noble Foods’ bird supply base is currently
free from confinement. We have assumed that thisfigure applies to both shell and product/ingredienteggs produced by Noble Foods.

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Carrefour, Poland: Intermediate target for 100%of own-brand eggs by 2020.

Noble Foods, Gü: Commitment not found oncompany website. Information based on Good Egg
Award.

COOP Denmark Group: Company website also
states (in translation): “Cage eggs are now also
being removed from processed goods.”

Sodebo: Commitment made at the end of 2017,
progress due to be reported in 2019.
Unilever: Global progress figure. Company
website states: “In Western Europe, Hellmann’s,
Amora and Calvé brands have used 100% cage-free
eggs since 2009.”

Coop, Italy: Company website also states (intranslation): “This commitment also alreadyinvolves many packaged Coop products, whichhave eggs as an ingredient: mayonnaise, sauces(Tartar, Cocktail, Tonnata and Boscaiola),
and all the egg pasta, both fresh and dried.
Furthermore, for production inside the stores,
we use only cage-free hens’ eggs.”

Retailers
Aldi Süd, Hungary: Company website also states(in translation): “We are gradually working to
replace cage eggs in our egg-containing products.
Our aim is to provide only certified cage-free andfree-range eggs in our ranges of cakes, pasta,
mayonnaise and delicatessen sauces. In theother relevant product ranges (e.g. deep-frozen
products), we are also progressively implementing
the transition, provided that this is possible andrelevant to the market.”

E. Leclerc, France: Intermediate target for 100%of own-brand eggs by 2020.
Esselunga: Company website also states (intranslation): “Cage-free eggs are used in fresh
pasta, bakery products and confectionery,and gastronomy products manufactured in
Esselunga’s own factories, as well as for somerecurring products (e.g. Panettone, Pandoro andColomba under the Le Grazie brand).”

Aldi Süd, Hofer, Slovenia: Company website also
states (in translation): “For many years, Hofer
has been working to use, in our ranges of cakes,
pasta, mayonnaise and fine sauces, exclusively
eggs from suppliers of certified barn or free range
eggs. These steps are being gradually introduced,
if market availability and market conditions soallow. This also applies to other relevant productgroups (eg deep-frozen products).”

Les Mousquetaires Group, Intermarché:Intermediate target for 100% of own-brand eggs
by 2022.
Louis Delhaize Group, Cora, France:
Intermediate target for 100% of own-brand eggs
by 2022.

Auchan, France: Intermediate target for 100% of
own-brand eggs by 2022.

Metro Group, METRO/MAKRO Cash & Carry:
Intermediate target for 100% of shell andproduct/ingredient eggs by 2022 in West andSouth Europe.

Carrefour, France: Intermediate target for 100%of own-brand eggs by 2020.

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Notes on the data:
Good Egg Awards
Full details of the Good Egg Awards received by
the companies in this report:

Food Service:
ARAMARK DE 2009 & UK 2011, Shell; Camst
IT, Shell 2022; Casual Dining Group UK, Shell& Product/Ingredient 2022; Compass Group
Restaurant Associates, UK, Shell 2008; et al.;Dussmann DE, Shell & Product/Ingredient2012; Greene King plc UK, Shell 2021; Greggs
plc UK, Shell 2014 & Product/Ingredient2022; J D Wetherspoon plc UK, Shell 2007;
McDonalds EU, Shell 2010; UK & NL, Product/
Ingredient 2015; Mitchells & Butlers plc
UK, Shell 2017; Pret A Manger UK, Shell
2008 & Product/Ingredient 2016; Restaurant
Brands International Burger King, EMEA,
Shell 2012; Sodexo Sodexo Prestige, UK, Shell
2010; et al.; BE, Shell 2008; SSP International
Rail Gourmet Group, UK, Shell & Product/
Ingredient 2011; Starbucks EMEA, Shell &Product/Ingredient 2020; UK, Shell 2009;
Subway EU, Shell & Product/Ingredient 2014;
et al.; Whitbread plc UK, Shell 2020.

Ingredient 2020; Noble Foods The Happy Egg
Co., UK, Shell 2011 & Product/Ingredient 2012;
Gü Puds, Global, Product/Ingredient 2014;
Sodebo FR, Shell & Product/Ingredient 2023;
Unilever Mayonnaises & Dressings, EU, Product/
Ingredient 2012; et al.

Retailers:
Aldi Nord DE, Shell & Product/Ingredient 2021;
Aldi Süd Hofer, AT, Shell 2009; Carrefour BE,
Shell 2009; Groupe Casino FR, Shell 2020;
Colruyt BE, Shell 2007 & Product/Ingredient2020; FR, Shell 2015; Coop Denmark GroupIrma, DK, Product/Ingredient 2015; Kvickly,
DK, Shell 2015; Coop IT, Shell 2010; Coop
UK, Shell & Product/Ingredient 2008; Marks &Spencer UK, Shell 2007 & Product/Ingredient2012; Metro Group Real,- DE, Shell 2009 &Product/Ingredient 2016; Migros Migros, CH,
Shell & Product/Ingredient 2015; Morrisons UK,
Shell 2022; REMA 1000 NO, Shell 2016; REWE
Group REWE and Penny, DE, Shell & Product/
Ingredient 2016; REWE International AG, AT,
Shell & Product/Ingredient 2007; Sainsburys
UK, Shell & Product/Ingredient 2012; Schiever
FR, Shell 2015; Schwarz Group Kaufland, DE,
Shell 2010 & Product/Ingredient 2020; et al.;Lidl, FR, Product/Ingredient 2020; Lidl, IT,
Shell & Product/Ingredient 2019; Lidl, BE,
Product/Ingredient 2018; Lidl, DE, Shell
2009; Waitrose UK, Shell & Product/
Ingredient 2008.

Manufacturers and Producers:
Barilla Barilla, IT, Product/Ingredient 2012;
et al.; Danone Global, Product/Ingredient2019; Ferrero EU, Product/Ingredient 2015;
Mondelēz Cadbury Crème Egg, UK, Product/
Ingredient 2011; Nestlé EU, Shell & Product/© CIWF16

Looking forward
We are pleased to see that a very good proportion – 75% of the 83 companies included in thisfirst version of the European EggTrack report – have reported progress against theircommitments for at least part of their supply chain. Encouragingly, 43% of companies havereported fully against their commitments for all parts of their supply chain.

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Average Progress by Commitment End-Date
100%

100%

100%

80%

Overall trendMore progress has been
made against commitmentswith imminent end-dates.

100%
81%

60%

61%

61%

58%

48%

40%
26%

20%
0%
<2017
n=70

2017
n=6

2018
n=3

2019
n=3

2020
n=10

2021
n=1

2022
n=2

2023
n=0

2024
n=1

2025
n=18

This graph shows the average progress of the 114 commitments forwhich progress has been reported.

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Of the commitments with2025 end-dates, 18 ofthese have been reported
against and the average
percentage of eggs that are
now cage-free is 48%.

Overall trend

Percentage of Commitments Reported Against
100%

Commitments withimminent end-dates are
more likely to have beenreported against.

100%

99%
67%

80%

60%

60%

50%
40%

38%

40%

24%

17%

20%

0%
0%
<2017
n=70

2017
n=6

2018
n=3

2019
n=3

2020
n=10

2021
n=1

2022
n=2

2023
n=0

2024
n=1

2025
n=18

A quarter of thecommitments with 2025
end-dates have beenreported against.
We encourage thosecompanies with longer
commitment timeframes topace their conversion yearon-year and to publicallyreport progress.

Of the 201 individual commitments tracked in this report, this graphshows the proportion that have been reported against, by end-date.

In future editions of EggTrack we look forward
to seeing all companies reporting progress
across all parts of their supply chain, sending
a strong signal that industry is committed tomaking the move away from the use of cages forlaying hens.
During the compilation of this report, it was
found that a number of the commitments andprogress reports are not clear as to whichparts of the supply chain they apply (e.g.
which geographies, brands and forms of egg).
Similarly, it is not always clear what companies
mean by ‘egg products’ or ‘ingredients’. Somecompanies use ‘egg products’ or ‘ingredients’to mean liquid and powdered egg, etc. andsome companies also include eggs in bought-in
composite products in these descriptions, suchas pastry and sauces. We encourage companies
to address these issues of clarity whereapplicable to allow complete transparency of
their cage-free commitments and their progress
towards their goals.
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FOOD BUSINESS RESOURCESRESOURCES
A selection of our resources relevant to companies transitioning to cage-free egg production:

HIGHER WELFARE SYSTEMSFOR LAYING HENS –PRACTICAL OPTIONS:CAGE-FREE SYSTEMS –LAYING HENS:
A one-page summary highlighting the key
points for ensuring cage-free systems are‘fit for purpose’ and ‘fit for future’

A comprehensive guide to cage-freesystems

Click here

Click here

LAYING HENS STANDARDSMATRIX:ADDITIONAL GUIDANCEFOR MULTI-TIER SYSTEMS:

A table showing how different assurance
schemes compare to Compassion’s
criteria for higher welfare

Part of our ‘Fit for Purpose, Fit for
Future’ series of resources
Coming soon

Click here

COMPASSION’S OPINION
ON COMBINATION(‘COMBI’) HOUSING FOR
LAYING HENS
A summary of why combination
systems are not a suitable option for
cage-free housing
Click here

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KIPSTER CASE STUDYVideo case study about the Kipster
higher welfare barn system
Click here

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SELEGGT IN-OVO SEXING
Video case study about Seleggt’s in-ovo
sexing technology to avoid the cullingof male chicks. Winner of our Best
Innovation Award 2018
Click here

©Shutterstock

FURTHERINFORMATIONABOUT OUR GOOD
EGG AWARDS
Click here

© CIWF

Compassion’s Food Business TeamThe companies that Compassion works with are key drivers towards achieving a more ethicaland sustainable food system. With the food industry facing increasing demands to provide
greater transparency, we offer guidance around performance reporting to help inspire andcommunicate meaningful progress. Compassion’s Food Business Team are also able to provide
technical support to companies as they pursue their cage-free egg commitments and wider
animal welfare goals. Find out more at: www.compassioninfoodbusiness.com

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Compassion is recognised as the leading international farm animal welfare
charity. It was founded in 1967 by Peter Roberts, a British dairy farmer
who became concerned about the development of intensive factory farming.
For more information visit ciwf.org
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retailers that have the ability to positively impact large numbers of animals
in their supply chains.
We believe in collaboration and a solutions-led approach, developing
relationships that are based on trust, mutual benefit and reward
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