ProgressiveGrocer.com

January 25, 2013

If you missed the Academy Awards this weekend, there’s no need to feel left out of the game. Humane Farm Animal Care, a national non-profit group created to improve the lives of farm animals, is urging people to “honor the stars that make a real difference” in the lives of farm animals — farmers and ranchers who provide a safer, healthier, more humane environment for the animals they raise.

Taking the fun a step further, the group released its own list of Oscar winners to honor the grocery stores and supermarkets that carry Certified Humane® products.

And the Oscar goes to…

1. Safeway, for Most Committed Retailer: “Safeway has earned this award for being the first major retailer in the U.S. to require their cage-free and organic egg suppliers to become Certified Humane®,” noted Humane Farm Animal Care. The group highlighted Safeway’s Lucerne Cage-Free, Open Nature Cage-Free and Safeway O-Organic eggs, which are all now Certified Humane.

2. Harris Teeter, for Up and Coming Regional Standout Retailer: “Harris Teeter carries numerous Certified Humane® brands, including eggs, chicken and bacon at its locations in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic regions.”

3. Costco, for Growing Commitment to Certified Humane® products: “Costco now offers Kirkland Signature Organic Eggs that are Certified Humane® in many regions of the U.S.

4. Whole Foods, for Most Diverse Selection of Certified Humane® products: Whole Foods stores around the U.S. and Canada offer a variety of eggs and dairy products that are Certified Humane®.

Humane Farm Animal Care is encouraging consumers to send thank-you letters to these retailers for their efforts in carrying Certified Humane® products.

Read the article here.