PORTLAND PRESS HERALD • February 17, 2023
Most eggs still come from hens who spend their entire lives packed into battery cages, with no ability to move, spread their wings, or engage in any natural behaviors. Many of us don’t want to participate in this extreme and unnecessary animal cruelty; many have already switched to sourcing exclusively cage-free eggs, and others are transitioning. However, 21 major food companies made empty promises to consumers, pledging to go cage-free but then failing to follow up on their promises. We can choose to support companies that share our collective concern for these animals who give us so much. We can buy locally from Maine growers, and take action to hold these companies accountable. ~ Olive Wilkes, Portland