Sainsbury’s to stop selling brown eggs in major net-zero push
The supermarket said white eggs have a 12.7% lower carbon footprint and may improve animal welfare as it works toward net zero goals.
- Sainsbury is phasing out brown eggs from its own-brand ranges to switch exclusively to white shells, aiming to reach net zero emissions across its supply chain by 2050.
- Studies found white-shell eggs have a 12.7% lower carbon footprint because white hens require less feed, live longer, and produce less manure than brown varieties.
- Nutritionally, there is no difference between brown and white eggs, as Sainsbury maintains quality while collaborating with suppliers to improve animal welfare and food system resilience.
- White hens are less prone to feather pecking, improving animal welfare outcomes compared with brown breeds that suffer higher rates of this behavioral issue.
- During the Covid-19 pandemic, rival supermarkets including Tesco, Morrisons, Asda, Aldi, and Lidl tested white egg demand after panic buying caused brown egg shortages.
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