McDonalds improves hen welfare in US

24 August 2000



McDonalds improves hen welfare in US

FAST food giant McDonalds has ordered egg suppliers in the US to phase out de-beaking and provide bigger cages, reports The Independent.

McDonalds decided upon these new standards after recommendations by a panel of scientists appointed to address concerns from lobby groups.

A spokesman said the company wanted to be a leader on the issue.

• McDonalds backs NFU beef campaign, FWi, 30 November 1998
• Burger chain to join cruelty prevention scheme?, FWi, 18 February 1998
  
• The Independent 24/08/2000 page 13