# European retail transition to cage-free eggs

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/european-retail-transition-to-cage-free-eggs
> Updated: 2026-10-05T05:45:07.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

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.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-05: 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.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spar-removes-cage-raised-eggs-from-self-operated-stores

### 2026-09-08: 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.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/auchan-poland-removes-cage-grown-eggs-from-store-shelves

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