commitment and our subsequent global commitment that we will reach by 2025, working with our sourcing partners to secure high-quality, reliable sources around the world. “We are proud of the progress we have made against both our original U.S. “The Hershey Company understands the importance of using responsibly sourced ingredients in our products, including cage-free eggs.” Bethany Fitzgerald, Director of Responsible Sourcing, is quoted as saying in the EggTrack report, among other corporate executives.
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or North American commitment deadlines, with five of these- Aramark, Black Bear Diner, Delaware North, Sodexo, and The Hershey Company-continuing to make and update on progress made against those commitments despite having missed their deadlines. Whereas eight companies-including Elior Group, Epicurean Feast Cafés, and Spectra-have missed U.S. or North American commitments this past year, including B.GOOD, Caribou Coffee, Compass Group, Gelson's Markets, Arby's, Mars, Mondelēz International, Nestlé, PepsiCo, Pret A Manger, TGI Fridays, and The Fresh Market.
“Although we’re pleased that more companies are reporting on progress, the rate of transition to cage-free will need to more than double to meet the 2025 commitment deadline set by a majority of companies.”
Executive Director, Compassion in World Farming. “Far from halting progress towards a cage-free future, the pandemic provided companies with an opportunity to ensure their sourcing policies were in line with their public commitments and continued making strides on animal welfare issues,” said Ben Williamson, U.S.