Taco Bell has announced a commitment to end the use of cages for the egg-laying hens within its European supply chain. The Mexican-inspired fast food giant has committed to exclusively source cage-free eggs for its more than 140 establishments across Europe.
This transition towards higher animal welfare standards will be completed by 2025. Until then, annual progress will be reported by the company to ensure this deadline is met.
“As one of the largest fast food chains in the world, we applaud Taco Bell for taking this necessary step forward to improve the treatment of the animals within its massive supply chain,” said Alexandria Beck, Director of the Open Wing Alliance. “While this is certainly promising progress, animals and customers worldwide deserve the same humane treatment and food quality as those in Europe. As a subsidiary of Yum! Brands, we urge the parent company to implement these same improvements for its global supply chains of Taco Bell, KFC, The Habit Burger Grill, and Pizza Hut.”
