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Co-op has announced that it will meet its 100% ‘cage-free’ commitment across continental meat range by the end of the year. In 2018, Co-op moved to…
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Co-op moves to 100% ‘cage free’ across its continental meat range
0Co-op has announced that it will meet its 100% ‘cage-free’ commitment across continental meat range by the end of the year. In 2018, Co-op moved to 100% outdoor bred for its fresh pork, bacon, sausage, gammon and ham ranges. It said it has now become the first UK convenience retailer to confirm a move to higher welfare standards across its continental meat supply chain. The move means farrowing crates and sow stalls will now be banned in pigs sourced for products such as prosciutto, Parma ham, salami,mortadella and chorizo across its Spanish, German and Italian meat offer. This covers farms…