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The Coop Bans Cage Egg Sales

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Due to responses on a survey from consumers, North Wales Co-operative stores are now only stocking free-range or organic eggs.

Cooperative food stores in North Wales are banning the sales of eggs from caged hens and stocking only free-range or organic eggs. The decision was prompted by increasing public concerns over the treatment of poultry as noted in a survey of 100,000 U.K. shoppers.

A survey of 100,000 shoppers in the United Kingdom showed that ethical trading, animal welfare, and the environment are key issues for Co-operative’s customers.

As a result of this consumer survey, Co-operative food stores in North Wales are banning sales of eggs from caged hens and stocking only free-range or organic eggs.

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WorldPoultry.net, The Co-operative, 2008 International

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