A new survey by CHOICE has revealed less than 1% of respondents think the egg industry’s proposed free-range egg standard meets their expectations of what free range means.
Read More Consumers reject egg corp’s free-range farce
Proposed new accreditation standards for free-range eggs aim to drastically increase the density of laying birds, but guidance for consumers remains unaddressed.
Read More New standards could make you choose between the chicken and egg
CHOICE has called on the Egg Corporation to reconsider its planned 13-fold increase in hen stocking densities for eggs it certifies as free range and instead work with government, animal welfare and consumer groups on a national standard that would meet consumer expectations.
Read More Free range eggs not all their cracked up to be
