The Dogmother Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Garrets, the maritime catering company have just issued this press release: GARRETS IMPLEMENTS FREE RANGE EGG POLICY Garrets International Limited, the London-based marine contract catering company, is introducing a free range egg policy onboard the fleets it manages to take account of changing public attitudes and pre-empting EU rules set to come into force in 2012. Barry Samms of Garrets' purchasing dept, who is overseeing this project, explained: "We supply more than 7.5 million eggs worldwide each year and we want all of these to be free range well ahead of the EU changes regarding chicken farming in 2012. We are introducing this new policy in the UK, Belgium, Holland and Germany and are finding our clients are welcoming the opportunity to purchase more ethically-produced eggs at our competitive prices. We plan to extend our free-range policy to customers throughout the world as soon as the right resources become more widely accessible." "By supplying free range eggs our seafarers are able to enjoy a high quality product which we offer with the knowledge that it also helps to support more ethical food production practices," he explained. Mr Samms added: "Garrets is already recognised for supplying high quality stores to its vessels and we intend to continue to maintain our high standards. Our free-range egg policy is only the beginning for us and we now plan to expand our approach to include other free range and organic products for onboard consumption." -ends- Now to get them onto free range meat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docsquid Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Eggcellent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 3, 2010 Author Share Posted February 3, 2010 I am impressed that such a large buyer of eggs has made the decision; it will no doubt carry some weight and help to stop farmers using battery cages. We need more high profile companies making this decision, perhaps if it makes it to the papers, more exposure will get other companies online. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 That's great news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancing cloud Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 Though when I read the title, I thought some cunning hens had stowed away on a cruise ship (it's been a very slow day ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 Great news! Have tweet'd it to Jamie Oliver - hopefully get a few more people to read it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
