US egg producer Rembrandt Foods has unveiled plans to build a fully dedicated cage-free egg production site in Lake Preston, South Dakota.
The facility will initially house approximately 3m cage-free layers as well as on-site breaking equipment. Rembrandt said it is planning for future expansion. Construction will begin this year, with the first hens introduced in 2017.
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The site will “significantly expand” the existing cage-free egg production and processing capacity of Rembrandt Foods, the egg and egg ingredient producer said. “This investment aligns with the commitment to cage-free expansion and growth that Rembrandt announced last year,” the group added.
Rembrandt hopes that its investment will enable it to meet growing demand for cage-free eggs in the US. The company noted that more than 100 food companies have pledged to switch to cage-free supply.
Recent firms to commit to cage-free supply in the US include PepsiCo, KraftHeinz, Mars Inc, Mondelez International, ConAgra Foods, General Mills, Kellogg, and Nestle.
“We recognise the growing consumer demand for cage-free eggs and egg products and as a leader in this industry, we are committed to supporting our customers’ cage-free needs,” said Dave Rettig, president of Rembrandt Foods. “A cage-free supply chain isn’t built overnight but the Lake Preston facility puts us another step closer to facilitating a cage-free standard.”
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