Walmart, Sam’s Club will transition to cage-free eggs 

Walmart U.S. and Sam’s Club in the U.S. have set a goal to transition to 100% cage-free eggs in the supply chain by 2025. The retailer said the goal is a commitment to improve the company’s supply chain yet maintain affordable prices that appeal to its customers.

“Our customers and associates count on Walmart and Sam’s Club to deliver on affordability and quality, while at the same time offering transparency into how their food is grown and raised,” said Kathleen McLaughlin, chief sustainability officer at Walmart. “Our commitment to transition to a cage-free egg supply chain recognizes that expectation and represents another step we are taking to improve transparency for food we sell in our US stores and clubs.”

She said the decision was part of the retailer’s effort to improve how U.S. food is grown, raised and sold in regards to animal welfare. Compassion in World Farming, the Humane Society and the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) were all involved in the company’s decision.