illy Cruelty

illy is being exposed for telling half-truths about its global cage-free progress.

In 2022, illy made a commitment to its consumers that it would put an end to the horrific animal cruelty in its supply chain by releasing a global cage-free egg policy. But now it refuses to report progress for its franchised stores.


Cages are nothing short of a nightmare for hens—they are cruel and inhumane. Confined to small, barren spaces, hens are denied the ability to move freely or express any natural behaviors. Forced to live, breathe, and lay eggs amidst filth, rotting bodies, and their own waste. Life in these cages is pure misery for hens.


The hens in their franchised supply chains deserve the same attention as those they fully own. It’s time for illy to report progress on its entire global portfolio including franchised stores.

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Why Cage-Free?

Confinement

Egg-laying hens are forcefully shoved inside wire cages, and on average, each hen is only afforded as little as 67 square inches of cage space — less than a single sheet of letter-sized paper on which to live her entire life. This intense confinement is the main source for frustration, injuries, and in many cases death.

Injuries

Foot and claw damage are more frequent in cages than in other systems, with lesions, fissures, and twisted or broken claws resulting from stepping on sharp wiring every day. Often, other body parts are caught in the caging, which results in fractured or broken bones, deformities, and further feather wear.

Mental Anguish

Like any animal, chickens are highly motivated to perform natural behaviors. These behaviors include nesting, perching, scratching, foraging, and exploring. Caged chickens are denied all of these natural behaviors, causing them severe distress and frustration.

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  • Hero image: L214 Éthique et Animaux
  • Confinement image: Jo-Anne McArthur • We Animals
  • Injuries image: Jo-Anne McArthur • Animal Equality
  • Mental anguish image: Andrew Skowron • Open Cages

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