Coalition of Animal Protection Groups Calls on South Korean Major CJ to Switch to "Cage-Free" Eggs
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A coalition of international animal protection organizations has called on CJ Group, a major South Korean company, to make all eggs used at its facilities around the world "cage-free." Cage-free refers to raising hens without confining them in cages (small enclosures surrounded by wire mesh).
According to reports, the request was made by a coalition that includes animal protection groups from 75 countries. CJ Group is reportedly using about 600 million eggs per year worldwide. The coalition points out that most of the eggs used at CJ Group's facilities are produced from hens raised in cages, and it is calling for an end to caged farming.
The organizations argue that keeping many hens crammed into small spaces in cages causes serious problems for the hens' health and welfare. For this reason, they say it is important for companies to review where their eggs come from.
This request shows that international interest is growing around how the eggs companies use are produced and animal welfare. Attention is now focused on how CJ Group will respond.
Sources: ハンギョレ新聞
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