A Hidden Nightmare
Imagine spending nearly your entire life standing in a cubicle without the freedom to even take a few steps or stretch. The floor is made of harsh metal wire that digs into your bare feet.
You can’t leave and be close to family; instead, nine strangers are crammed in with you, taking nearly all of your already limited space. Sometimes you attack one another, but you do no harm, as body parts that could cause injury have been cut or burned off you.
Imagine that no matter how much you want to escape, there is no way out. You’re condemned to life in overcrowded, extreme confinement.
What did you do to deserve this cruelty?
You came into this world a member of a species other than human.
Over four billion birds, more than 80% of the global laying hen population, are confined in cages. In South Korea, the weight of this confinement is heavy. CJ Group, a massive force in the food industry, keeps an estimated 2 million hens trapped in its supply chain, relying on 600 million eggs every year to drive its profits. Yet, they continue to look away, failing to commit to a global, cage-free future that would protect these animals across all their operations—from shell eggs to the ingredients they use in their pastries.
You hold the power to change this. By joining forces, we can demand that CJ Group finally end this cycle of suffering with a comprehensive, time-bound cage-free commitment. Your voice can be the difference between a lifetime of misery and the promise of a better life.
Are you aware of how hens are raised to produce most of the eggs sold in supermarkets?
Here’s the truth:
The Immediate Solution:
Ban Cages Now
More than four billion laying hens suffer in cages worldwide. South Korea’s ban on small battery cages, taking effect in 2027, marks a major step forward for animal welfare. With nearly 70% of the world’s laying hens in Asia, accelerating cage-free progress across the region is more important than ever.
Industry giants like CJ Group have a unique opportunity to lead the shift toward a more humane future. While 2,600 companies globally have already stepped up to end cage confinement, CJ Group has yet to make a similar commitment for their egg supply chain. The time to ban cages altogether—once and for all—is now.
Cage-Free Trends Falling Far Short
Despite a global shift from cages and consumer demand for cage-free, many companies around the world are falling behind in ending one of the worst causes of suffering for hens in the egg industry.
Take Action!
Transforming egg supply chains starts with corporate accountability. It is critical that companies take a public stand against the cage confinement of millions of hens. When companies stop sourcing cage eggs, the industry is forced to change. Thousands of companies worldwide have already committed to going cage-free and are making steady progress toward fully cage-free transitions. Yet the companies listed below have failed to take action.
The good news? Companies that are part of the problem today can become part of the solution tomorrow. Let’s urge these companies to adopt cage-free policies across their entire egg supply chains—without delay. Use your power as a consumer.
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