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European retail transition to cage-free eggs

Overview

Major retailers in Poland and Hungary are phasing out the sale of cage-raised eggs in favor of alternative housing systems such as deep litter, free-range, and organic options.

In Poland, Auchan completed a multi-year transition to remove cage-grown eggs from its shelves by September 2026. This follows a broader market trend where non-cage egg production share grew from 13% in 2014 to nearly 40% by 2026, driven by consumer sentiment that cage farming does not provide adequate animal conditions.

Similarly, Spar announced the removal of cage-raised eggs from its self-operated stores in Hungary. The retailer is replacing these products using its existing network of Hungarian suppliers, focusing heavily on deep litter eggs.

Entities

Auchan · SPAR

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Spar removes cage-raised eggs from self-operated stores

    Spar has eliminated cage-raised eggs from its self-operated stores, replacing them with deep litter, free-range, and organic options sourced from 100% Hungarian suppliers.

  2. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Auchan Poland removes cage-grown eggs from store shelves

    Auchan Poland has removed all fresh cage-grown eggs from its stores, joining other major retailers in a shift toward free-range and organic egg options driven by consumer demand and animal welfare.

Sources

444.hu · fakt.pl · markamonitor.hu · propertynews.pl · toysforlife.co.nz · wiadomoscihandlowe.pl