US fast-food giant Burger King said Wednesday it was beefing up its purchases of pork and eggs from farmers who practice humane animal treatment.
Burger King said it would boost purchases from producers who do not keep their animals tightly confined in restrictive metal crates and cages, following the advice of animal welfare experts.
“We’re going to expand our purchases of the cage-free eggs and pork as the supply increases and pricing becomes competitive,” said Steve Grover, a Burger King vice president of food safety.
Burger King’s new program applies to its operations across the United States and Canada.”We reached our conclusions based on the advice of Burger King’s animal welfare advisory board, and in general where we think we can support the recommendations of an animal advisor, our staff will work to implement those recommendations,” Grover said.
Animal welfare groups, including PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) and The Humane Society of the United States, applauded Burger King’s announcement. Burger King consulted both groups before announcing its reforms.
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