Kraft Heinz to implement new welfare standards for broiler chickens
“When we issued our global animal welfare policy earlier this year, we underscored our commitment to the humane treatment of animals, and said we would prioritize continuous animal welfare improvements throughout our supply chain,” said Michael Mullen, Senior Vice President of Corporate and Government Affairs at Kraft Heinz. “Today, we’re delivering on that promise by joining the food industry in an effort to advance the well-being of broiler chickens in our supply.”
Kraft Heinz will work with its suppliers and the industry at large to achieve the following by the year 2024:
- Source 100 percent of our chicken via breeds approved by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) or Global Animal Partnership (GAP) for measurably improved welfare and quality of life
- Provide birds with more space to perform natural behaviors, including a stocking density no greater than 6 pounds per square foot
- Provide birds with better environments, including litter, lighting and other enrichments that align with GAP's environmental standards
- Implement a multi-step, controlled-atmosphere processing system
- Demonstrate compliance via supplier verification or third-party auditing, and communicate progress as part of regular sustainability reporting
“Extensive changes such as these require a significant investment of time and resources, industry-wide. We recognize the complexity of this undertaking and look forward to collaborating with our suppliers, the food industry, and other stakeholders to advance these ambitious goals in a way that is sustainable for our collective businesses,” Mr. Mullen added.
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