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FYI @CarrefourKe will only sell eggs produced under ‘humane’ conditions in a standards policy shift that will lock out supplies from thousands of poultry farmers in Kenya. - @NationAfrica @BD_Africa

.@CarrefourKe's parent firm, Dubai-based Majid Al Futtaim, says it will source cage-free eggs for its Carrefour supermarkets from suppliers who adhere to a new policy adopted by the global chain store to push for better animal welfare, drive healthy consumption for its customers.

Kevin Macharia, Majid Al Futtaim’s head of marketing and communications East Africa, said suppliers in the region will be made to meet the high standards set.

Majid Al Futtaim signed the Farmed Animal Health and Welfare Policy under The Humane League, which commits companies to promoting alternative and sustainable housing systems, such as cage-free, outdoor access, free-range systems and organic feeds.

The policy will be adopted gradually before the target in 2030. Globally, food companies have committed to café-free eggs production and higher animal welfare-friendly farming practices throughout the supply chain.

The global standards include access to sunlight unlike use of battery charges. @CarrefourKe's announcement could also spur change in the local farming practices, especially those in large-scale production of eggs, where incubators are used for mass, faster production and profits.

The policy will also see the supermarkets sell 100 percent organic Carrefour-branded products, including meat, vegetable and fruits by 2023.

The UAE firm said the Farmed Animal Health and Welfare Policy will overarch business commitments, positions on crucial welfare standards. Islamic countries hold strict rules for humane slaughter with meat whose animals are killed before being made unconscious regarded unlawful.

.@CarrefourKe sales surged 25.8% to Sh32.9B last year as it opened more branches and attracted more customers to its stores concentrated in Nairobi.

.@CarrefourKe opened its first store in Kenya in 2016 and has 14 outlets, taking up spaces previously occupied by Shoprite and Nakumatt. It has also been growing online shopping to take advantage of e-commerce in Kenya, and is now the only major foreign-owned retailer in Kenya.

Majid Al-Futtaim the parent owner of @CarrefourKe will not be selling eggs from caged hens as they push for better animal welfare and drive healthy consumption for its customers. bit.ly/3NajVcf via @BD_Africa