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Subway Raises Standards for Chickens
Published on August 12, 2021
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Together with other organizations we convinced the corporation to implement the criteria of the European Chicken Commitment.
The Beginning of the End of Factory Farming
Published on July 8, 2021
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On June 25, 2021, Aldi decided to stop selling cheap meat by 2030. Read a report about how Mahi Klosterhalfen experienced this day.
EU Commission Announces Cage Ban
Published on July 7, 2021
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June 30, 2021 was a historic day: The EU Commission follows the demand of »End the Cage Age« and aims for an EU-wide cage ban.
Five Supermarkets Lead the Way
Published on June 29, 2021
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More and more German food retailers are joining the European Chicken Commitment, thus ensuring effective animal welfare.
Five Companies Join Chicken Commitment
Published on June 29, 2021
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The university catering services of Karlsruhe, Augsburg and Siegen, the wholesaler Chefs Culinar and the Gastro Consulting group are on board.
Partial Success: Hard Rock Without Cage Eggs
Published on June 7, 2021
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Hard Rock Cafe has reacted to the protests of animal welfare organizations and banned eggs from caged hens in all locations owned by the company itself.
Globus Joins Chicken Commitment
Published on April 15, 2021
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The family business, being the second food retailer to do so, is committing itself to raise its animal welfare standards for chickens raised for meat.
Vegan Guide for Bakeries
Published on April 15, 2021
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Our new guide was created for professional bakers in Germany that would like to include vegan baked goods in their product ranges.
Cages for Laying Hens Below 6% in Germany
Published on April 12, 2021
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Great news: Cages for hens in the egg industry will soon be a thing of the past in Germany. But we will not stop our fight for a cage-free world here.
Our Milestones in 2020
Published on January 19, 2021
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2020 was a challenging year. Thanks to our supporters we can still celebrate many successes and achievements for the animals.