OWA Targets CJ Group for Global Cage‑Free Policy
As sustainability standards in the global food market undergo significant strengthening, the Open Wing Alliance (OWA), an international coalition formed by 84 major animal protection organizations worldwide, has officially urged CJ Group, a representative food and retail enterprise in South Korea, t
The Open Wing Alliance (OWA), a coalition of 84 international animal protection organizations, has called on CJ Group, a major South Korean food and retail enterprise, to adopt a global cage-free egg policy. This demand comes as regulations worldwide are tightening, with South Korea set to ban battery cages for laying hens by 2027.
OWA asserts that CJ Group's global influence makes it a key player in spearheading the transition of the entire global food industry towards cage-free practices. The Humane League's Caitlin Campbell noted that if CJ Group implements a cage-free policy across all its operations worldwide, it would meet the sustainability expectations of consumers, investors, and the global market, further solidifying its leadership position.
The upcoming legislation banning battery cages in domestic laying hen farms by 2027 is pressuring the food industry to restructure its supply chains, as farms will face restrictions on existing breeding methods and rising costs for facility upgrades. Animal welfare and transparency are now significant factors in corporate Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) evaluations, with global retailers and franchises increasingly scrutinizing companies that fail to comply with cage-free policies.
CJ Group, which is expanding its reach into various regions, must now address consumer demand and investor expectations for ethical and sustainable practices in its supply chain.
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