Family-owned and operated Sunrise Farms, of Surrey, British Columbia, operates with animal welfare as their top priority.

Blue Goose Pure Foods, based in Ontario, will provide their Certified Humane® Organic Chicken, Organic Chicken Parts, Antibiotic and Animal-Byproduct Free (AABF) Chicken, and AABF Chicken Parts to Sobeys. The company has always had a strong belief in animal welfare, “We live off the land and acknowledge the responsibility that comes with doing so. At Blue Goose we treat our land and animals with respect and dignity. We believe if we take care of them, they will take care of us.”

“Animal welfare is a priority for our company and the Certified Humane® certification fits in perfectly with our values as a company and gives our customers the assurance that Aspen Ridge’s products meet the highest animal welfare standards,” explains Cody Schadegg, Program Manager.

Colorado-based Aspen Ridge Natural Angus Beef is Certified Humane®. Emphasis is placed on raising cattle naturally and providing the animals with humane care in a low stress environment.

“At duBreton, we believe that hog farms can be efficient and profitable while using sustainable farming practices and raising animals in ways that reduce stress by providing spacious shelter, comfortable resting areas, proper facilities, and the freedom to express normal behavior,” says Vincent Breton, The President of duBreton.

Sobeys, a national retailer in Canada, launched the “Better Food For All” initiative “to make better food accessible to Canadians.” Chef Jamie Oliver is a key consultant on the project and advocated the selection of the Certified Humane® certification to be required for the Sobeys “Better Food for All” program.

“The Certified Humane programme supports our beliefs about raising the bar in animal farming.  This helps the animals, the environment, and gives us a much better, more sustainable food product.  We really believe in higher-welfare farming as a great solution to quality food that is accessible and affordable,” said Nowland.

Jamie Oliver’s Technical Development Manager, Daniel Nowland has spent time working with all of the farming groups involved, ensuring standards are at a level which supports Jamie Oliver’s campaigning in the farmed animal sector.  Jamie Oliver’s team works globally to improve the lives of farm animals, which they believe in turn improves the quality of the food produced.

Jamie Oliver’s team works globally to improve the lives of farm animals, which they believe in turn improves the quality of the food produced.

Jamie Oliver’s Technical Development Manager, Daniel Nowland has spent time working with all of the farming groups involved, ensuring standards are at a level which supports Jamie Oliver’s campaigning in the farmed animal sector.