Dino supermarket reintroduces cage‑egg “trójki” in Poland amid bird‑flu supply concerns

Polish retailer Dino announced it will temporarily bring back cage‑produced eggs, known as “trójki”, to store shelves in 2026. The chain had previously pledged to phase out these eggs by the end of 2025, but recurring outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza and resulting disruptions in the supply chain forced a reversal. Dino says the move aims to preserve product availability and keep egg prices affordable for consumers.

Other major Polish grocery chains such as Biedronka, Lidl, Netto, Kaufland, Aldi and Polomarket continue to uphold their commitments to replace cage‑eggs with free‑range or litter‑based alternatives. Industry representatives note that more than 60 % of Poland’s egg output still comes from cage systems, and eliminating them entirely could trigger shortages and higher prices across a range of food products. “Stability of prices, product availability and real consumer choice are key,” said Paweł Podstawka, president of the National Federation of Poultry Breeders and Egg Producers. Animal‑rights groups have criticised Dino’s decision as a step backward for animal welfare.