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With many of the nation’s largest retailers promising to transition exclusively to cage-free eggs, some smaller players have also pledged to make the switch.
Gelson’s Markets announced it would make the move for its private label packaged eggs...
Following in the wake of similar announcements from many of the country’s largest supermarkets, Wal-Mart Stores has promised to transition to cage-free eggs at its Walmart U.S. and Sam’s Club U.S. stores by 2025.
The retailer said the move was...
Citing changing customer preferences and animal welfare concerns, Ingles Markets, Meijer Inc. and Stater Bros. Markets announced they would shift to 100% cage-free eggs by 2025.
In addition to shell eggs, Ingles plans to source liquid eggs fro...
Joining many of the nation’s largest retailers, Supervalu and Weis Markets plan to work with suppliers to move toward 100% cage-free eggs.
Supervalu will sell only cage-free eggs at its retail banners by 2025 or sooner, the company said. The r...
More retailers have pledged to make a switch to cage-free eggs, including Bashas’, The Fresh Market and Aldi.
Bashas’ announced all of its private label eggs would be cage-free by 2017. The Chandler, Ariz.-based retailer said it is working wit...
Walmart announced it would build a milk processing plant in Fort Wayne, Ind., that will enter operation in summer 2017.
The more than 250,000-square-foot facility will produce Great Value and Member’s Mark white and chocolate milk for more tha...
Kroger Co. appeared to bow to consumer pressure on cage-free eggs with the release of a statement late Wednesday pledging to update its sourcing practices.
“As our customer base has been moving to cage-free at an increasing rate, Kroger’s goal...
Another major retailer has announced a plan to source 100% cage-free eggs by 2025, with Delhaize America promising to achieve that goal in its Food Lion and Hannaford banners.
“Delhaize America supports continuous improvement in animal welfare...
Citing animal welfare concerns as well as customer buying habits, Albertsons announced it would work with suppliers to source only cage-free eggs for all stores by 2025, based on available supply.
“We take our commitment to providing responsib...
The growing desire for bold flavors and fresh, artisan ingredients is leading many shoppers to the specialty cheese case. The question for managers is: How do they make the sale?
At Kowalski’s Markets, Woodbury, Minn., customer education paire...