Nestle
"Farm animals deserve decent welfare standards. Nestlé supports a phasing out of caged systems for all egg laying hens, building on industry efforts to date. We’re proud to source 100% cage free eggs for all our food products in the UK"
For Businesses
We're here to help. Our team is available to discuss your transition to higher welfare standards, and we would be happy to provide guidance on best practices and assist with any questions you may have.
Our Approach
The Humane League UK is an award-winning animal protection charity that works with leading companies to eradicate the worst forms of animal cruelty through the adoption of public and transparent policies. Our work is focused on two key areas: Cage-Free policies for egg laying hens and Better Chicken Commitments for broiler chickens.
We have engaged with over 200 leading food companies to date, and along with our international partners within the Open Wing Alliance, secured more than 2,000 Cage-Free policies and more than 300 Better Chicken Commitments.
Cage-Free
With over 82% of the UK’s egg production meeting or exceeding Cage-Free standards, the future for the UK is Cage-Free.
Please get in touch with us if your company wants to add a Cage-Free policy to your animal welfare policy. You can email us at corporaterelations@thehumaneleague.org.uk.
Better Chicken Commitment
The Better Chicken Commitment is the key driver of improved and higher welfare practices, setting the new minimum standard for broiler chicken welfare in the food industry.
You can find out more by watching the video below, or visit the Better Chicken Commitment website.
Guides:
Key Resources:
- Explainer video: 'What is the Better Chicken Commitment?'
- Full criteria wording: Better Chicken Commitment letter
- White paper: The Welfare of Broilers in the EU
- Detailed Criteria Guidance: Guidance Notes for the Better Chicken Commitment
- BCC Deadline Extension Guidance Document For Companies with 2026 Commitments
- Report: Sustainability and the Better Chicken Commitment
Please get in touch with us if your company wants to add a Better Chicken Commitment policy to your animal welfare policy. You can email us at corporaterelations@thehumaneleague.org.uk.
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- Slide 1 of 7, Nestle
- Slide 2 of 7, Jojo de Noronha, President of Kraft Heinz Northern Europe
- Slide 3 of 7, Amir Nahai, Accor CEO Global F&B and Lifestyle brands
- Slide 4 of 7, George Bramble, Founder of Beco
- Slide 5 of 7, Ross Farquhar, Chief Marketing Officer for wagamama
- Slide 6 of 7, Dhaval Buch, Unilever’s Chief Procurement Officer
- Slide 7 of 7, Annelie Selander, Nomad Foods’ Sustainability Director
Who else is making the change?
Chickens Deserve Better M&S meets Better Chicken Commitment for fresh chicken
M&S has become the first national supermarket in the UK to meet the Better Chicken Commitment (BCC) for their fresh chicken.
Jamie Gittins
Cage-free Nando's commits to using 100% cage-free eggs worldwide
The popular restaurant chain with over 1,200 outlets has pledged to stop using caged eggs.
Jamie Gittins
Chickens Deserve Better Starbucks UK commits to the Better Chicken Commitment
The largest coffee chain in the world pledges to improve the welfare of chickens.
Matthew Chalmers
Cage-free Wagamama promises to stop using eggs from caged hens by 2025
A concerted effort by The Humane League and the Open Wing Alliance has led to popular restaurant Wagamama adopting a global cage-free policy.
Matthew Chalmers
Chickens Deserve Better Subway commits to better chicken
World’s largest sandwich chain signs up to the European Chicken Commitment.
Annie Evans
Chickens Deserve Better Why did KFC join the Better Chicken Commitment?
Jenny Packwood, Head of Brand Engagement at KFC UK & Ireland, explains why signing up to the Better Chicken Commitment was a crucial step.
Matthew Melton
Chickens Deserve Better EU’s largest meat company makes chicken welfare pledge.
Campaign to change the world for chickens sees major boost as a major meat company signs the Better Chicken Commitment.
Annie Evans
Campaigns Our meal kit campaign - the story so far.
The growth of meal kit companies, successes for chickens and what’s next.
Annie Evans
Chickens Deserve Better Nando’s commits to better welfare
Nando’s signs up to the Better Chicken Commitment why don't others such as Subway and McDonald’s to follow suit.
Matthew MeltonOur Movement This is the key to ending widespread chicken suffering
The widespread abuse of chickens has been the norm for decades. Now, with the Better Chicken Commitment, a seismic shift in the food industry has begun. A “crucial step” for companies to take, according to campaigner Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall.
Matthew Melton
