UAE-based retail giant Majid Al Futtaim has committed to only sell cage-free eggs across its Carrefour franchise in the region under a newly signed animal welfare policy.
The company said it is working toward a 100 percent cage-free shell egg private label assortment across all markets it operates in by 2030 and all national brands by 2032.
Developed in partnership with The Humane League, the Farmed Animal Health and Welfare Policy will see Majid Al Futtaim promote alternative and more sustainable housing systems.
“In driving much-needed change across regional markets and raising awareness on the topic of animal welfare, the company is committed to working with suppliers to increase its offerings of cage-free shell eggs in Carrefour’s assortment, it said in a statement.
Hani Weiss, CEO, Majid Al Futtaim Retail, said: “This announcement is the region’s first Farmed Animal Health and Welfare Policy to state overarching business commitments and positions on crucial welfare standards… our customers can expect the highest animal health and welfare standards from Carrefour throughout the region.”
“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.”
Majid Al Futtaim said it is working with industry, government and business partners to help transform the market and ensure that 100 percent of its private label products come from non-genetically modified animals by the end of 2023.
The company has further committed to annually reviewing its cage-free progress and disclosing developments to remain transparent in the challenges faced and success achieved in pursuing its policy goals.
The 2032 date for all Carrefour regional operations will provide a conservative 10-year phase-in period in consideration of the unique challenges in some regional markets, Majid Al Futtaim added.
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