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Compass North America to source all cage-free eggs by 2019

Goal for company worldwide is to be all-cage-free by 2025.

Mike Buzalka, Executive Features Editor

September 16, 2016

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Compass Group PLC, the British-based parent company of Compass Group North America, has announced a commitment to source 100 percent cage-free eggs, both shell and liquid, globally by 2025. The North American unit, which has already made considerable progress in this area, has committed to achieving the goal by 2019 in the United States.

The impact of the move would be considerable as Compass operates in more than 50,000 locations in 50 countries and serves over 5 billion meals annually. The North American unit operated in 11,600 locations as of the end of its last fiscal year.

“Improving the welfare of farm animals is a key focus for our business and we've supported the sourcing of cage free eggs since 2009,” commented Nicki Crayfourd, Director of Group Health, Safety and Environment for Compass Group PLC, in a statement accompanying the announcement. “This commitment marks the next step in our journey and we look forward to continuing to work with partners such as Compassion in World Farming, Humane Society International and The Humane League who provide invaluable support and guidance.”

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About the Author

Mike Buzalka

Executive Features Editor, Food Management

Mike Buzalka is executive features editor for Food Management and contributing editor to Restaurant Hospitality, Supermarket News and Nation’s Restaurant News. On Food Management, Mike has lead responsibility for compiling the annual Top 50 Contract Management Companies as well as the K-12, College, Hospital and Senior Dining Power Players listings. He holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in English Literature from John Carroll University. Before joining Food Management in 1998, he served as for eight years as assistant editor and then editor of Foodservice Distributor magazine. Mike’s personal interests range from local sports such as the Cleveland Indians and Browns to classic and modern literature, history and politics.

Mike Buzalka’s areas of expertise include operations, innovation and technology topics in onsite foodservice industry markets like K-12 Schools, Higher Education, Healthcare and Business & Industry.

Mike Buzalka’s experience:

Executive Features Editor, Food Management magazine (2010-present)

Contributing Editor, Restaurant Hospitality, Supermarket News and Nation’s Restaurant News (2016-present)

Associate Editor, Food Management magazine (1998-2010)

Editor, Foodservice Distributor magazine (1997-1998)

Assistant Editor, Foodservice Distributor magazine (1989-1997)

 

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