UK Green MEP awards 'Good Eggs' at ceremony in European Parliament

The increase in consumption of cage-free eggs demonstrates that individuals are prepared to change their buying habits

16th Apr 2008

Green MEP Dr Caroline Lucas hosted a high profile awards ceremony in the European Parliament today to recognise businesses who are leading the way in phasing out battery farmed eggs.

The 'Good Egg Awards' are given by leading animal welfare group Compassion In World Farming to celebrate organisations that have chosen to stop sourcing eggs from battery cages and switch to free range.

This year's awards come as the European Commission has finally decided that there will be no postponement of the ban on conventional battery eggs which is due to come into force by 2012...

Source: UK Green MEP awards 'Good Eggs' at ceremony in European Parliament

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