States rolling back legislation on cage-free eggs
Egg prices have soared recently, leaving many consumers wondering why. While avian influenza plays a role, animal housing mandates—like California’s Proposition 12—are also driving up costs.
Great Egg-Spectations for American Egg Farmers
Despite what animal rights activists may tell you, today’s standard of animal health and welfare for egg farmers isn’t just good, it’s egg-cellent! Let’s “crack open” the advantages between the three hen housing types used by a majority of the egg community today: conventional caged housing, enriched colony housing, and “cage-free” aviary housing.
What’s in a Label: Animal Welfare Certifications
Animal welfare is increasingly on the radar of today’s shoppers, and that’s a great thing because it’s top of mind for livestock and poultry farmers too.
These Eggs or Those Eggs?
From brown or white to cage-free or organic, there were cartons with so many different labels. It can be confusing to know what each label means!
Food labels: helpful or hectic?
During my last trip to Costco I discovered a new hobby: reading egg carton labels. Now, before you call me a weird person without a life, let me explain.