Japan's
famous mayo refuses to provide cage-free eggs to consumers in
Asia
NEW
YORK, July 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today,
the Open Wing Alliance (OWA), a global coalition of 95
organizations in 75 countries, and over 42,000 consumers call on
Kewpie Corporation to source cage-free eggs in all markets
worldwide. Currently, Japan's
famous mayo company provides consumers with cage-free egg products
in the U.S. and Europe but
promotes caged eggs in its major market in Asia.
Kewpie Corporation, which uses an estimated 10% of all eggs
procured in Japan (250 thousand
metric tons of eggs) and is 2nd in the world for highest egg usage
in emerging markets, is responsible for the cruel confinement of
millions of egg-laying hens. The company sources its eggs from hens
packed so tightly into filthy cages that they don't have room to
spread their wings or engage in natural behaviors.
"The cruelty perpetuated by Kewpie Corporation is
reprehensible," says Caitlin
Campbell, Senior Global Corporate Campaigns Lead at the Open
Wing Alliance. "Although Kewpie has already committed to going 100%
cage-free in the United States and
Europe, it's failing to provide
the same standard of eggs across all its regions. Worse, it
promotes the false notion to Japanese consumers that caged eggs are
better. All consumers deserve to make ethical food choices, and
egg-laying hens worldwide deserve to be free from cages."
A 2022 study found that an average of 86% of consumers in eight
countries in the Asia Pacific
express significant concern for farmed animal welfare. Other
multinational corporations, such as Yum! Brands, Jollibee,
Unilever, Toridoll, RBI, and CKE Restaurants, have already made
global cage-free commitments. A commitment from Kewpie could
catalyze a significant shift in the region, encouraging other
companies to follow suit.
To sign the petition against Kewpie's practices, click here. For
more information about The Open Wing Alliance, visit
OpenWingAlliance.org.
About the Open Wing Alliance
Founded by The Humane
League, the Open Wing Alliance is a global coalition of 95
animal protection organizations in 75 countries. The OWA is
changing the way the world's biggest companies treat animals
and setting a new standard for corporate farm animal welfare
policies locally and globally. Through shared knowledge, resources,
and people power, the OWA is united around their goal to end the
abuse of chickens worldwide.
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Public Relations Manager
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www.openwingalliance.org
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