Under Katie’s watch,
animals are subjected to extreme cruelty.
*Image representative of battery cage facilityIs Katie Doyle Neglecting Animal Cruelty Concerns?
Katie Doyle is a Board Director with Ahold Delhaize, a supermarket conglomerate known for its U.S. chains Giant, Stop & Shop, Hannaford, and Food Lion.
Under Katie’s leadership, Ahold Delhaize is neglecting a serious animal cruelty issue. In the U.S., Ahold Delhaize sources the majority of its eggs from controversial battery cage facilities where chickens are confined in cages so small that they can barely move. This practice is so unsafe and inhumane that it is illegal in many U.S. states and the entire European Union. Ahold Delhaize has broken promises to concerned stakeholders and neglected to publish concrete action plans for phasing out these inhumane products.
It’s time for Katie to take a stand against this cruelty.
Katie’s affiliations would be wise to distance themselves.
Katie is the former CEO of Swanson Health Products and holds board positions with several companies, including League, Perrigo, FoodScience Corporation, Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, and serves as an executive partner with Ariel Group. She formerly served as a director with Orgain and Bemis Company as well.
Standing with Katie Doyle means ignoring concerns of animal cruelty. These companies have been informed of Katie’s failure to act responsibly as a director with Ahold Delhaize. Now it’s time for them to speak out publicly, condemn these practices, and distance themselves from Katie’s irresponsible leadership.
Katie’s company is misleading its customers.
A recent survey of Ahold Delhaize customers found that 85 percent opposed caged hen housing, preferring that hens be kept in open barns. The survey also found that the company’s labeling is misleading to a significant portion of its customers, who incorrectly believe eggs with certain labels at Ahold Delhaize stores are cage-free. This confusion and potential mistrust put the company’s brand reputation at risk.
It’s clear Ahold Delhaize’s customers expect the company to transition to 100 percent cage-free — and that their loyalty depends on the company sticking to its word.
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