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Cage-Free, Free Range, Pasture Raised: How Eggs are Labeled

Cage-Free, Free Range, Pasture Raised: How Eggs are Labeled


As you walk down the egg aisle at your local grocery store you are bombarded with flashy terms such as “cage-free,” “free-range” and “pasture-raised.” You’re probably thinking, “wow, all of these companies take such good care of their chickens!” but here’s the truth, a lot of companies just use these terms on their packaging to get you to choose their product over the competitor. Let’s go ahead and break these specifications down so you can be an informed, egg loving consumer next time you walk into your local grocery store.