A&W Investing in Better Cage-Free Egg Production in Canada

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VANCOUVER — A&W Food Services of Canada Inc. has committed to becoming the first national quick-service restaurant in Canada to serve eggs from hens raised in better cage-free housing within two years.

The company will invest in improving and redesigning housing for egg laying hens and will source eggs from hens raised without the use of antibiotics while simultaneously advancing the best practices for egg laying hens. As a part of this commitment, a $100,000 A&W grant is being made to Farm & Food Care Canada, a leading Canadian non-profit organization dedicated to building public trust in food and farming. “We are investing in innovation to accelerate the pace of change because right now there are no viable cage-free egg options that meet our supply standards regarding the use of antibiotics,” says Susan Senecal, president and COO, A&W Food Services of Canada Inc. “We are committed to change because we think it is the right thing for the animals, the industry, our business and Canada.”

The grant will be used to fund a leadership discussion, potential research and related work with animal welfare scientists, veterinarians, university researchers, non-government organizations, farmers, egg suppliers and foodservice/restaurant and retail companies.

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