Minnesota-based Michael Foods moving toward cage-free eggs
One of the country's largest egg producers, Minnesota-based Michael Foods, has joined the growing list of companies moving toward cage-free eggs.
In a statement Wednesday, Michael Foods' president and CEO, Jim Dwyer, says "cage-free is emerging as the likely future of the egg industry." He says customers are increasingly requesting cage-free eggs and egg products. So he says the company, part of St. Louis-based Post Holdings, is working with suppliers to transition to cage-free housing.
The company, whose brands include Crystal Farms, didn't announce a timeline.
The Humane Society of the United States welcomed the announcement. CEO Wayne Pacelle says it means a brighter future for hens.
Other large food companies have announced similar steps. Minnesota-based General Mills said in late November that it has set a deadline of 2025.
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