Conshohocken-Based IKEA to Sell Only Cage-Free Eggs in Its U.S. Restaurants

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Photo of cage-free eggs courtesy of GreenRetailDecisions.com.

IKEA U.S., which is headquartered in Conshohocken, has announced that, as part of its commitment to sustainable food offerings, it will only be selling cage-free eggs in all of its restaurants in the United States.

“At IKEA, we want to improve our contribution to a better everyday life through a wider offer of delicious, healthy food that is sustainably produced and well-priced,” said Gerd Diewald, IKEA U.S. food manager.

“We trust this latest transition to offering cage-free eggs in all our restaurants will be meaningful to our customers, while influencing the advance of animal welfare.”

Darren Vanstone, the corporate engagement manager for World Animal Protection, was pleased to hear the announcement.

“IKEA sets an impressive standard for businesses wanting to give their customers humane and wholesome options,” he said. “They know that people want food choices that better reflect their core values, including sustainability, positive impact, compassion, and health. Making the switch to serving only cage-free eggs can deliver that. We applaud IKEA for giving hens in the U.S. a better life.”

Cage-free eggs mean the chickens are housed in an open concept barn with access to a nest box, perches, and scratch area. The chickens are given 147 square inches of space per bird with plenty of room to move around, nest, and roost.

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